HiringAgeAmerican Eagle's hiring age policy
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 by job
| Job | Age | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Brand Ambassador (sales associate) | 16+ | |
| Senior Brand Ambassador | 18+ | per reported postings; varies by location |
How to apply at American Eagle
Online at the AEO careers site (American Eagle and Aerie stores). Under-18s may need a work permit (working papers) depending on the state.
- Associate merchandise discount
American Eagle hiring age by state
Show the table for all states
| State | Youngest age | Work permit | Hours at 14–15 (school week) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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