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How old do you have to be to work at Culver's?

You can work at Culver's from age 14 at some locations, but most restaurants hire at 16. Most Culver's locations are independently owned franchises, and each owner sets their own minimum age. State law can raise the age — pick your state below.

From job postings · checked October 2026

Culver's hiring age policy

Culver's restaurants are run by independent owners. Culver's careers FAQ says the minimum age varies by location and state, and that in many cases 14- to 16-year-olds can work there within youth employment rules. Postings we checked range from 14 (Minnesota, Florida) to 16, with some roles 18+.

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

Minimum age by job

14
15
16
17
18+
14Crew / team member
16Team member / dessert artist / dishwasher
18+Closing manager · Cleaner / porter
JobAgeNote
Crew / team member14+Some locations, e.g. Lakeville, MN and Jupiter, FL
Team member / dessert artist / dishwasher16+e.g. Utah, Michigan, Wisconsin postings
Closing manager19+Green Bay, WI posting
Cleaner / porter21+Green Bay, WI posting

How much does Culver's pay teens?

$9–$17 an hour — Crew postings seen Oct 2026: $9-$12 for a 14-15 crew role (Lakeville, MN), up to $16.50 (Jupiter, FL), $10-$17 (Grand Blanc, MI)

How to apply at Culver's

Find a restaurant through Culver's careers page or the owner's posting, or ask at your local Culver's. Under-18s may need a work permit, depending on the state.

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Culver's hiring age by state

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

From 14From 16✓ Seen in a posting
Show the table for all states
StateYoungest ageWork permitHours at 14–15 (school week)
Alabama14+Needed18 h
Alaska14+Needed18 h
Arizona14+No18 h
Arkansas14+No18 h
California14+Needed18 h
Colorado14+No18 h
Connecticut16+ state lawNeeded—
Delaware14+Needed18 h
District of Columbia14+Needed18 h
Florida14+ ✓ seenNo15 h
Georgia14+Needed18 h
Hawaii14+Needed18 h
Idaho14+No18 h
Illinois14+Needed18 h
Indiana14+No18 h
Iowa14+No18 h
Kansas14+No18 h
Kentucky14+No18 h
Louisiana14+Needed18 h
Maine14+Needed18 h
Maryland14+Needed18 h
Massachusetts14+Needed18 h
Michigan14+Needed18 h
Minnesota14+ ✓ seenNo18 h
Mississippi14+No18 h
Missouri14+Needed18 h
Montana14+No18 h
Nebraska14+Needed18 h
Nevada14+No18 h
New Hampshire14+Needed18 h
New Jersey14+Needed18 h
New Mexico14+Needed18 h
New York14+Needed18 h
North Carolina14+Needed18 h
North Dakota14+Needed18 h
Ohio14+Needed18 h
Oklahoma14+Needed18 h
Oregon14+No18 h
Pennsylvania14+Needed18 h
Rhode Island14+Needed18 h
South Carolina14+No18 h
South Dakota14+No18 h
Tennessee14+No18 h
Texas14+No18 h
Utah14+No18 h
Vermont14+No18 h
Virginia14+Needed18 h
Washington14+Needed16 h
West Virginia14+Needed18 h
Wisconsin14+Needed18 h
Wyoming14+No18 h

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Questions

How old do you have to be to work at Culver's?

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

Does Culver's hire at 14?

Some do. Culver's says many locations can hire team members aged 14 to 16, and we found real postings for 14- and 15-year-olds in Minnesota and Florida. Other locations start at 16, so check the posting for your restaurant.

What can a 14-year-old do at Culver's?

Each restaurant decides your duties, but federal law keeps 14- and 15-year-olds away from most cooking and fryers and limits their hours. Your state may add more limits.

Is Culver's a good first job for a 14-year-old?

Many Culver's post jobs just for 14- and 15-year-olds, with shorter shifts that fit school. Pay is set by each owner, so ask about it, and about a work permit if your state requires one.

Other places that hire at 14

Sources

  1. Culver's Restaurant Careers (FAQ) (2026-10) — Minimum age varies by location and state; in many cases 14-16-year-olds are eligible (seen in search excerpt; page blocked direct access)
  2. Crew Member (14-15 years old) - Culver's (Lakeville, MN) (2026-10) — 14-15-year-old crew posting, $9-$12/hr (Minnesota)
  3. Front of House Crew Member - Culver's (Jupiter, FL) (2026-10) — 'Applicants must be at least 14 years of age', up to $16.50/hr (Florida)
  4. Team Member - Culver's (West Jordan, UT) (2026-10) — 'At least 16 years old', $9.50-$16/hr (Utah)
  5. Team Member - Culver's of Grand Blanc (MI) (2026-10) — '16 years or older', $10-$17/hr (Michigan)
  6. Culver's Careers and Jobs - Green Bay, WI (1219 W Mason St) (2026-10) — Dessert artist/dishwasher 16+, closing manager 19+, cleaner/porter 21+ (Wisconsin)

Last checked October 10, 2026. See a different age at your Culver's? Tell us.