HiringAgeChipotle's hiring age policy
Chipotle runs all of its US restaurants itself (no franchises). Its crew member postings on jobs.chipotle.com say to 'Be at least 16 years old.' State law can still limit hours for 16- and 17-year-olds.
Minimum age by job
| Job | Age | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Crew member | 16+ |
How much does Chipotle pay teens?
$14–$21 an hour
How to apply at Chipotle
Search crew member jobs on jobs.chipotle.com and apply online. Under-18s may need a work permit.
- Tuition assistance (up to $5,250/year)
- Free food
Chipotle 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 Chipotle?
You have to be at least 16 to work at Chipotle. State law can raise the age.
Does Chipotle hire at 14 or 15?
No. Chipotle's crew postings say you must be at least 16. Chipotle owns all its US restaurants, so the rule is the same everywhere.
How much does Chipotle pay?
2026 crew postings range from about $14-$15 an hour in Virginia to $20-$21 in California, depending on location.
What perks do Chipotle crew get?
Postings list free food and tuition help of up to $5,250 a year, plus medical, dental and vision insurance. Some benefits have eligibility rules.
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