HiringAgeGiant Eagle's hiring age policy
Giant Eagle's own job postings list an "Age Requirement" line. Entry-level store jobs — cashier, team member, Starbucks barista — say "At least 16 years of age" in every posting we checked in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia (Oct 2026). Leads, bakers, team leaders and pharmacy techs need to be 18, and wine stewards and some front-end lead trainees 21. Stores are company-run, not franchised.
Minimum age by job
| Job | Age | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Cashier | 16+ | Uniontown and DuBois, PA; Morgantown (University Town Ctr), WV postings |
| Team member (supermarket, Market District, Giant Eagle Express) | 16+ | PA and OH postings, e.g. Cranberry, Monroeville, Willowick, Wadsworth |
| Starbucks barista | 16+ | Brentwood and South Hills, PA postings |
| Baker / apprentice baker | 18+ | Robinson, PA; Rocky River, OH postings |
| Department lead / team leader | 18+ | Floral lead, bakery and prepared-foods team leader postings (PA, OH) |
| Pharmacy technician | 18+ | Giant Eagle pharmacy careers page and Cleveland, OH posting |
| Wine steward | 21+ | Sawmill (Columbus), OH posting |
| Front end lead trainee | 21+ | Strip Plaza, OH posting |
How much does Giant Eagle pay teens?
$14–$15.75 an hour
How to apply at Giant Eagle
Search and apply online at jobs.gianteagle.com, or ask at your local store. Pennsylvania and some other states require minors to have a work permit.
Giant Eagle hiring age by state
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| 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 Giant Eagle?
You have to be at least 16 to work at Giant Eagle. State law can raise the age.
Does Giant Eagle hire 14- or 15-year-olds?
We found no Giant Eagle posting that accepts 14- or 15-year-olds; every entry-level posting we checked in October 2026 required 16.
How much does Giant Eagle pay 16-year-olds?
Cashier and team member postings we checked started at $14 to $15.75 an hour in Pennsylvania in October 2026; Starbucks barista jobs listed $15–15.25.
Do I need a work permit for Giant Eagle?
If you're under 18 in Pennsylvania, you need a work permit from your school, and Ohio and West Virginia have their own rules for minors. Your school counselor can help.
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