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Can you work at 14 in Alaska?

In Alaska, you can start most non-farm jobs at 14. You need a work permit until you turn 17 (from Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Wage and Hour (employer submits by email)). At 14 and 15 you can work up to 3 h on a school day, 18 h in a school week, 40 h in a summer week. 16- and 17-year-olds also have hour limits.

State law · checked October 2026

No work permitPermit until 16Permit until 18Most jobs from 16

Work permit in Alaska

Minors 14–16 need an approved work permit on file before starting; 17-year-olds also need one if the employer is licensed to sell alcohol (restaurant designation). The employer completes Section A, a parent/guardian completes Section B, the employer verifies and keeps proof of age, and emails the form to Wage and Hour. An individual permit is valid until the job ends; a 'general duties' master permit lets an employer hire for approved duties through the calendar year (copy returned to the Department within 7 days of the minor starting). Official permit page →

Hour limits for teens in Alaska

Ages 14–15Ages 16–17
School day3 h—
School week18 h—
Non-school day8 h—
Non-school week40 h—
Time of day7 a.m.–7 p.m.; 9 p.m. June 1–Labor Day (federal; Alaska alone allows 5 a.m.–9 p.m.)—

Federal FLSA limits are stricter and apply. Alaska's own rule: school + work combined max 9 hours a day, max 23 work hours a week while school is in session, 40 hours a week during vacations, 5 a.m.–9 p.m., max 6 days a week. No daily/weekly hour or night limits for 16–17; minors under 18 may not work more than 6 days in a week.

Breaks: Minors under 18: a 30-minute break if scheduled for 6+ consecutive hours, and a 30-minute break before continuing after 5 consecutive hours without one.

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Questions

What is the youngest age you can work in Alaska?

14 for most jobs. Under 14 only for newspaper sales/delivery, babysitting/handiwork/domestic work in private homes, and entertainment (with a state permit).

Do you need a work permit in Alaska?

Minors 14–16 need an approved work permit on file before starting; 17-year-olds also need one if the employer is licensed to sell alcohol (restaurant designation). The employer completes Section A, a parent/guardian completes Section B, the employer verifies and keeps proof of age, and emails the form to Wage and Hour. An individual permit is valid until the job ends; a 'general duties' master permit lets an employer hire for approved duties through the calendar year (copy returned to the Department within 7 days of the minor starting).

How many hours can a 15-year-old work in Alaska?

Up to 3 h on a school day, 18 h in a school week, 40 h in a summer week, between 7 a.m.–7 p.m.; 9 p.m. June 1–Labor Day (federal; Alaska alone allows 5 a.m.–9 p.m.).

How many hours can a 16-year-old work in Alaska?

Alaska limits 16- and 17-year-olds: .

Which jobs hire at 14 in Alaska?

McDonald's, Chick-fil-A, Publix, Culver's, Dairy Queen, Burger King, Hy-Vee, Fareway and others hire at 14 at some locations.

Sources

State agency: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development – Wage and Hour Administration

  1. Alaska DOLWD: Summary of Alaska Child Labor Law (2025-03-26)
  2. Alaska DOLWD: Work Permit form (Rev 05/13/2026) (2026-05-13)
  3. Alaska DOLWD: Employment of Children (Pamphlet 200) (2026)
  4. US DOL WHD: Selected State Child Labor Standards Affecting Minors Under 18 in Non-farm Employment (hours/nightwork) (2025-07-15)
  5. US DOL WHD: State Child Labor Laws Applicable to Employment/Age Certification (2024-01-01)

Federal rules (the Fair Labor Standards Act) apply too; where they differ, the stricter rule wins. General information, not legal advice.