# How old do you have to be to work at American Eagle?

You have to be at least 16 to work at American Eagle. State law can raise the age.

American Eagle does not post an age policy on a public FAQ we could reach, but its Brand Ambassador (sales associate) postings say 'Must be 16 years old'. Postings for senior brand ambassador roles are reported to require 18. All stores are company-run.

- Minimum age: 16
- Most locations: 16
- Franchised: no
- Confidence: From job postings
- Checked: 2026-10-10

## By job

- Brand Ambassador (sales associate): 16+
- Senior Brand Ambassador: 18+ (per reported postings; varies by location)

## By state (youngest possible age)

| State | Age | Work permit |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16 | needed |
| Alaska | 16 | needed |
| Arizona | 16 | no |
| Arkansas | 16 | no |
| California | 16 | needed |
| Colorado | 16 | no |
| Connecticut | 16 | needed |
| Delaware | 16 | needed |
| District of Columbia | 16 | needed |
| Florida | 16 | no |
| Georgia | 16 | no |
| Hawaii | 16 | needed |
| Idaho | 16 | no |
| Illinois | 16 | no |
| Indiana | 16 | no |
| Iowa | 16 | no |
| Kansas | 16 | no |
| Kentucky | 16 | no |
| Louisiana | 16 | needed |
| Maine | 16 | no |
| Maryland | 16 | needed |
| Massachusetts | 16 | needed |
| Michigan | 16 | needed |
| Minnesota | 16 | no |
| Mississippi | 16 | no |
| Missouri | 16 | no |
| Montana | 16 | no |
| Nebraska | 16 | no |
| Nevada | 16 | no |
| New Hampshire | 16 | no |
| New Jersey | 16 | needed |
| New Mexico | 16 | no |
| New York | 16 | needed |
| North Carolina | 16 | needed |
| North Dakota | 16 | no |
| Ohio | 16 | needed |
| Oklahoma | 16 | no |
| Oregon | 16 | no |
| Pennsylvania | 16 | needed |
| Rhode Island | 16 | needed |
| South Carolina | 16 | no |
| South Dakota | 16 | no |
| Tennessee | 16 | no |
| Texas | 16 | no |
| Utah | 16 | no |
| Vermont | 16 | no |
| Virginia | 16 | no |
| Washington | 16 | needed |
| West Virginia | 16 | no |
| Wisconsin | 16 | no |
| Wyoming | 16 | no |

## Questions

**How old do you have to be to work at American Eagle?**
You have to be at least 16 to work at American Eagle. State law can raise the age.

**Can a 14 or 15-year-old work at American Eagle or Aerie?**
We found no American Eagle or Aerie posting that hires under 16.

**What job can I get at 16?**
Brand Ambassador, which is the sales associate job: helping customers, folding, and working the register. Senior roles usually ask for 18.

**Is Aerie the same as American Eagle for hiring?**
Aerie is owned by American Eagle Outfitters, and you apply on the same careers site. Reported Aerie Brand Ambassador postings also say 16.

## Sources

- Brand Ambassador – American Eagle, Johnson Creek Premium Outlets (WI) – Simon Careers: https://careers.simon.com/open-job-details/johnson-creek/american-eagle/brand-ambassador-106320

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