# How old do you have to be to work at H-E-B?

You have to be at least 16 to work at H-E-B. State law can raise the age.

H-E-B's careers FAQ says the minimum age is 16 for Curbies, Shoppers, Baggers (Customer Service Assistants) and Checkers, 21 for all driver roles, and 18 for all other positions. H-E-B doesn't hire 14- or 15-year-olds, even though Texas law would allow it.

- Minimum age: 16
- Most locations: 16
- Franchised: no
- Confidence: Company-confirmed
- Checked: 2026-10-10

## By job

- Bagger (Customer Service Assistant): 16+
- Checker (cashier): 16+
- Curbie (curbside): 16+
- Shopper: 16+
- Driver roles: 21+
- All other positions: 18+

## 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 H-E-B?**
You have to be at least 16 to work at H-E-B. State law can raise the age.

**Does H-E-B hire 14- or 15-year-olds?**
No. H-E-B's official minimum age is 16, even though Texas law allows some jobs at 14. If you're 15, you can plan to apply around your 16th birthday.

**What jobs can a 16-year-old get at H-E-B?**
At 16 you can apply to be a Bagger (Customer Service Assistant), Checker, Curbie (curbside pickup) or Shopper. Most other store jobs need you to be 18, and driver jobs need you to be 21.

**Do I need a work permit to work at H-E-B?**
Texas doesn't issue work permits for teens, but H-E-B may ask for proof of age and ID when you're hired.

**How do I apply to H-E-B?**
Apply online at careers.heb.com and pick store jobs near you. Openings depend on the store, so applying doesn't guarantee a job.

## Sources

- H-E-B Careers FAQ: https://careers.heb.com/faq

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