HiringAgeChuck E. Cheese's hiring age policy
Chuck E. Cheese's official careers FAQ says Cast Members must be 15 where allowed by law. Some locations (for example in Illinois and North Carolina) post 16 instead, and kitchen roles usually require 16.
Minimum age by job
| Job | Age | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Cast Member (cashier, server, game room, Kid Check) | 15+ | where allowed by law; some locations post 16 |
| Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker | 16+ | 'except where local law' differs, per postings |
| Opening Coordinator | 18+ | |
| Assistant/General Manager, Game Room Technical Manager | 21+ | exceptions where state law allows for alcohol duties |
How much does Chuck E. Cheese pay teens?
$13.77–$19.7 an hour
How to apply at Chuck E. Cheese
Search and apply online at chuckejobs.com (Workday). Under-18s may need a work permit depending on the state.
- Employee meal discounts
- Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow (early pay access)
Chuck E. Cheese hiring age by state
Show the table for all states
| State | Youngest age | Work permit | Hours at 14–15 (school week) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| Alaska | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| Arizona | 15+ | No | 18 h |
| Arkansas | 15+ | No | 18 h |
| California | 15+ ✓ seen | Needed | 18 h |
| Colorado | 15+ | No | 18 h |
| Connecticut | 16+ state law | Needed | — |
| Delaware | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| District of Columbia | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| Florida | 15+ | No | 15 h |
| Georgia | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| Hawaii | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| Idaho | 15+ | No | 18 h |
| Illinois | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| Indiana | 15+ | No | 18 h |
| Iowa | 15+ | No | 18 h |
| Kansas | 15+ | No | 18 h |
| Kentucky | 15+ | No | 18 h |
| Louisiana | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| Maine | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| Maryland | 15+ ✓ seen | Needed | 18 h |
| Massachusetts | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| Michigan | 15+ ✓ seen | Needed | 18 h |
| Minnesota | 15+ | No | 18 h |
| Mississippi | 15+ | No | 18 h |
| Missouri | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| Montana | 15+ | No | 18 h |
| Nebraska | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| Nevada | 15+ | No | 18 h |
| New Hampshire | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| New Jersey | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| New Mexico | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| New York | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| North Carolina | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| North Dakota | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| Ohio | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| Oklahoma | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| Oregon | 15+ | No | 18 h |
| Pennsylvania | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| Rhode Island | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| South Carolina | 15+ | No | 18 h |
| South Dakota | 15+ | No | 18 h |
| Tennessee | 15+ | No | 18 h |
| Texas | 15+ ✓ seen | No | 18 h |
| Utah | 15+ | No | 18 h |
| Vermont | 15+ | No | 18 h |
| Virginia | 15+ ✓ seen | Needed | 18 h |
| Washington | 15+ | Needed | 16 h |
| West Virginia | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| Wisconsin | 15+ | Needed | 18 h |
| Wyoming | 15+ | No | 18 h |
Questions
How old do you have to be to work at Chuck E. Cheese?
You have to be at least 15 to work at Chuck E. Cheese. State law can raise the age.
Does Chuck E. Cheese hire 14-year-olds?
We found no Chuck E. Cheese posting or company page that accepts 14-year-olds. The company's stated minimum is 15.
What jobs can a 15-year-old do at Chuck E. Cheese?
Postings for cashier, server, game room attendant, and Kid Check attendant accept 15-year-olds at many locations. Kitchen jobs (food prep, cook, pizza maker) usually require 16, and management roles require 18 or 21.
How much does Chuck E. Cheese pay teens?
2026 postings show about $13.77 to $19.70 an hour for Cast Members, depending on the state and city. Pay depends on the location, not on age.
Do I need a work permit to work at Chuck E. Cheese?
It depends on your state. Many states require a work permit or age certificate for workers under 16 or under 18, and your state's rules also limit how many hours you can work.
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Sources
- Chuck E. Cheese Careers FAQs —
- Cashier - Cast Member, Torrance, CA —
- Food Prep, Cook, and Pizza Maker - Cast Member, Torrance, CA —
- Server - Cast Member, Houston, TX —
- Server - Cast Member, Waldorf, MD —
- Server - Cast Member, Sterling Heights, MI —
- Server - Cast Member, Manassas, VA —
- Server - Cast Member, Redwood City, CA —
- Cashier - Cast Member, Darien, IL —
- Server - Cast Member, Charlotte, NC —