# How old do you have to be to work at Five Below?

You have to be at least 16 to work at Five Below. State law can raise the age.

Five Below store postings list 'at least 16 years old' as a requirement for sales/stocking associates. Stores are company-run, so 16 is the usual floor everywhere; we found no official Five Below page or posting accepting 14- or 15-year-olds.

- Minimum age: 16
- Most locations: 16
- Franchised: no
- Pay: $16–$16/hour (Sales associate, Elkridge MD posting June 2026 ($16.00/hr start); varies by state minimum wage)
- Confidence: From job postings
- Checked: 2026-10-10

## By job

- Sales / stocking associate: 16+ (Per store postings (e.g. Elkridge, MD, 2026))

## By state (youngest possible age)

| State | Age | Work permit |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Five Below?**
You have to be at least 16 to work at Five Below. State law can raise the age.

**Does Five Below hire 14- or 15-year-olds?**
Not that we could find. Five Below's store job postings say you must be at least 16, and we found no posting that accepts 14- or 15-year-olds. If you're 14 or 15, plan to apply on or after your 16th birthday.

**Can I work at Five Below at 16?**
Yes, 16 is the minimum listed on Five Below store postings for sales and stocking associates. Whether a particular store is hiring, and how many hours a 16-year-old can work, depends on the store and your state's rules.

**What does a teen do at Five Below?**
Associates run the register, greet customers, unpack shipments and stock shelves. Postings mention lifting boxes and using ladders to reach high shelves, and needing a flexible schedule including weekends.

**Do I need a work permit?**
It depends on your state. Some states require working papers for anyone under 18. Check your state's page or ask the store manager before your first shift.

## Sources

- Five Below sales associate posting (Elkridge, MD): https://www.interviewpal.com/jobs/2192996387
- Indeed: Questions and Answers about Five Below Hiring Age: https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Five-Below/faq/hiring-age

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