How old do you have to be to work at Arby's?

You can work at Arby's from age 14 at some locations, but most restaurants hire at 16. Most Arby's locations are independently owned franchises, and each owner sets their own minimum age. State law can raise the age.

A few do. One Arby's franchise group (DRM Inc., in Iowa and nearby states) posts that it hires ages 14 and up, and says a child work permit may be required. Most Arby's job postings ask for 16, so check the posting for the restaurant near you.

16. Most Arby's crew member postings say you must be at least 16 years old.

Most Arby's restaurants are run by franchise owners, and Arby's says each franchisee is an independent employer that makes its own hiring decisions. Your state's child labor law can also set a higher age or limit hours and tasks for workers under 16.

Yes. Slicing meat is a hazardous task, and at least one franchisee limits it to workers 18 and older. Under-16s also face federal limits on hours, such as no more than 3 hours on a school day.

Postings seen in 2026 ranged from about $8 to $14 an hour, depending on the state. One Iowa franchisee listed $9 to $10 for ages 14-15 and $10 to $11 for ages 16-17.