# How old do you have to be to work at AutoZone?

You can work at AutoZone from age 16 at some locations, but most locations hire at 18. State law can raise the age.

AutoZone's own job postings state the minimum age for each role: part-time Retail Sales Associate postings say you must be at least 16 to apply, while full-time Retail Sales Associate postings say 18. Store leadership and driving roles are adult-only.

- Minimum age: 16
- Most locations: 18
- Franchised: no
- Confidence: Company-confirmed
- Checked: 2026-10-10

## By job

- Retail Sales Associate (part time): 16+ (Stated in AutoZone postings (e.g. California, Maryland, Oct 2026))
- Retail Sales Associate (full time): 18+ (Stated in AutoZone postings (e.g. Texas, Kansas, New Jersey))
- Part Sales Manager / Assistant Store Manager: null+ (Postings checked did not state an age)

## 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 AutoZone?**
You can work at AutoZone from age 16 at some locations, but most locations hire at 18. State law can raise the age.

**Does AutoZone hire 16-year-olds?**
Yes, for some part-time sales jobs. In October 2026, part-time Retail Sales Associate postings in California and Maryland said 'Must be at least 16 years old to apply.' Not every store has a part-time opening, so whether you can apply depends on the store.

**Does AutoZone hire 14- or 15-year-olds?**
We found no AutoZone posting open to anyone under 16. The lowest age in its postings is 16.

**Can a 17-year-old work full time at AutoZone?**
Usually not. The full-time Retail Sales Associate postings we checked say you must be 18. At 16 or 17, look for a part-time posting instead.

## Sources

- Retail Sales Associate – Part Time, Los Angeles, CA (AutoZone careers): https://careers.autozone.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/163826
- Retail Sales Associate – Part Time, Clinton, MD (AutoZone careers): https://careers.autozone.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/163827
- Retail Sales Associate – Full Time, Odessa, TX (AutoZone careers): https://careers.autozone.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/163845

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