# How old do you have to be to work at Burger King?

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

Burger King restaurants are largely run by franchisees, who set their own hiring age. Some franchisees, such as ones in Minnesota, hire from 14; others, like a Reno, Nevada posting, require 16.

- Minimum age: 14
- Most locations: 16
- Franchised: mostly
- Pay: $11.5–$16/hour (Crew postings seen Oct 2026: $11.50-$16 (South St. Paul, MN), from $14 (Grand Rapids, MN), from $12 (Reno, NV))
- Confidence: From job postings
- Checked: 2026-10-10

## By job

- Crew / team member: 14+ (Some franchisees, e.g. Minnesota postings)
- Team member: 16+ (Other franchisees, e.g. Reno, NV)

## By state (youngest possible age)

| State | Age | Work permit |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 14 | needed |
| Alaska | 14 | needed |
| Arizona | 14 | no |
| Arkansas | 14 | no |
| California | 14 | needed |
| Colorado | 14 | no |
| Connecticut | 16 | needed |
| Delaware | 14 | needed |
| District of Columbia | 14 | needed |
| Florida | 14 | no |
| Georgia | 14 | needed |
| Hawaii | 14 | needed |
| Idaho | 14 | no |
| Illinois | 14 | needed |
| Indiana | 14 | no |
| Iowa | 14 | no |
| Kansas | 14 | no |
| Kentucky | 14 | no |
| Louisiana | 14 | needed |
| Maine | 14 | needed |
| Maryland | 14 | needed |
| Massachusetts | 14 | needed |
| Michigan | 14 | needed |
| Minnesota | 14 | no |
| Mississippi | 14 | no |
| Missouri | 14 | needed |
| Montana | 14 | no |
| Nebraska | 14 | needed |
| Nevada | 14 | no |
| New Hampshire | 14 | needed |
| New Jersey | 14 | needed |
| New Mexico | 14 | needed |
| New York | 14 | needed |
| North Carolina | 14 | needed |
| North Dakota | 14 | needed |
| Ohio | 14 | needed |
| Oklahoma | 14 | needed |
| Oregon | 14 | no |
| Pennsylvania | 14 | needed |
| Rhode Island | 14 | needed |
| South Carolina | 14 | no |
| South Dakota | 14 | no |
| Tennessee | 14 | no |
| Texas | 14 | no |
| Utah | 14 | no |
| Vermont | 14 | no |
| Virginia | 14 | needed |
| Washington | 14 | needed |
| West Virginia | 14 | needed |
| Wisconsin | 14 | needed |
| Wyoming | 14 | no |

## Questions

**How old do you have to be to work at Burger King?**
You can work at Burger King from age 14 at some locations, but most restaurants hire at 16. Most Burger King locations are independently owned franchises, and each owner sets their own minimum age. State law can raise the age.

**Does Burger King hire at 14?**
Some do. We found Burger King franchise postings in Minnesota that hire from age 14. Many other restaurants start at 16, because each franchise owner sets its own rule.

**What hours can a 14-year-old work at Burger King?**
Federal law limits 14- and 15-year-olds to 3 hours on a school day, 18 hours in a school week, and no later than 7 p.m. during the school year (9 p.m. from June 1 to Labor Day). Your state may be stricter.

**Do I need a work permit to work at Burger King?**
It depends on your state. Some states require working papers for anyone under 16 or 18. Your school counselor or state labor department can tell you.

## Sources

- Crew Member - Burger King, Viking Restaurants (South St Paul, MN): https://www.workstream.us/j/e0e52773/burger-king/south-st-paul-51513/crew-member-8546a155?locale=en
- Team Member - Burger King (Grand Rapids, MN): https://www.workstream.us/j/5b93c593/burger-king/grand-rapids-73808/team-member-8240f75a?locale=en
- Team Member - Burger King (Reno, NV): https://www.workstream.us/j/f7873136/burger-king/reno-62557/team-member-db25ae90?locale=en

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