How Old Do You Have to Be to Work at Burger King? (2026)

Burger King's hiring age policy

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.

Job postings accepting 14-year-olds have been seen in Minnesota.

Minimum age by job

18+

14Crew / team member

16Team member

Job	Age	Note
Crew / team member	14+	Some franchisees, e.g. Minnesota postings
Team member	16+	Other franchisees, e.g. Reno, NV

How much does Burger King pay teens?

$11.5–$16 an hour — Crew postings seen Oct 2026: $11.50-$16 (South St. Paul, MN), from $14 (Grand Rapids, MN), from $12 (Reno, NV)

How to apply at Burger King

Apply through the local franchise owner's job posting or ask the manager at the restaurant. Under-18s may need a work permit, depending on the state.

Burger King hiring age by state

The youngest age Burger King could hire you at in each state: the company's minimum or the state's, whichever is higher. “✓ seen” means we found a real Burger King posting there accepting that age.

From 14From 16✓ Seen in a posting

Show the table for all states

State	Youngest age	Work permit	Hours at 14–15 (school week)
Alabama	14+	Needed	18 h
Alaska	14+	Needed	18 h
Arizona	14+	No	18 h
Arkansas	14+	No	18 h
California	14+	Needed	18 h
Colorado	14+	No	18 h
Connecticut	16+ state law	Needed	—
Delaware	14+	Needed	18 h
District of Columbia	14+	Needed	18 h
Florida	14+	No	15 h
Georgia	14+	Needed	18 h
Hawaii	14+	Needed	18 h
Idaho	14+	No	18 h
Illinois	14+	Needed	18 h
Indiana	14+	No	18 h
Iowa	14+	No	18 h
Kansas	14+	No	18 h
Kentucky	14+	No	18 h
Louisiana	14+	Needed	18 h
Maine	14+	Needed	18 h
Maryland	14+	Needed	18 h
Massachusetts	14+	Needed	18 h
Michigan	14+	Needed	18 h
Minnesota	14+ ✓ seen	No	18 h
Mississippi	14+	No	18 h
Missouri	14+	Needed	18 h
Montana	14+	No	18 h
Nebraska	14+	Needed	18 h
Nevada	14+	No	18 h
New Hampshire	14+	Needed	18 h
New Jersey	14+	Needed	18 h
New Mexico	14+	Needed	18 h
New York	14+	Needed	18 h
North Carolina	14+	Needed	18 h
North Dakota	14+	Needed	18 h
Ohio	14+	Needed	18 h
Oklahoma	14+	Needed	18 h
Oregon	14+	No	18 h
Pennsylvania	14+	Needed	18 h
Rhode Island	14+	Needed	18 h
South Carolina	14+	No	18 h
South Dakota	14+	No	18 h
Tennessee	14+	No	18 h
Texas	14+	No	18 h
Utah	14+	No	18 h
Vermont	14+	No	18 h
Virginia	14+	Needed	18 h
Washington	14+	Needed	16 h
West Virginia	14+	Needed	18 h
Wisconsin	14+	Needed	18 h
Wyoming	14+	No	18 h

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.

Other places that hire at 14

Sources

Crew Member - Burger King, Viking Restaurants (South St Paul, MN) (2026-10) — 'We have jobs for all ages - Teens to Adults, starting at 14 years old', $11.50-$16/hr (Minnesota)
Team Member - Burger King (Grand Rapids, MN) (2026-10) — 'Must be at least fourteen (14) years of age', from $14/hr (Minnesota)
Team Member - Burger King (Reno, NV) (2026-10) — Minimum age 16 ('at least fourteen (16)'), from $12/hr (Nevada)

Last checked October 10, 2026. See a different age at your Burger King? Tell us.