HiringAgeThe Home Depot's hiring age policy
Home Depot does not publish a minimum age for hourly store jobs, and its 2026 Cashier, Lot, Freight and Customer Service/Sales postings list none. Store management and distribution-center supervisor postings say you must be 18 or older. Stores are company-owned.
Minimum age by job
| Job | Age | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Cashier, Lot Associate, Freight/Receiving, Customer Service/Sales | ? | 2026 postings list no minimum age |
| Assistant Store Manager / Night Replenishment Manager | 18+ | 'Must be eighteen years of age or older' |
| Distribution center Area Supervisor | 18+ |
How much does The Home Depot pay teens?
$16–$23 an hour
How to apply at The Home Depot
Apply online at careers.homedepot.com and pick a store role. Applicants usually take an online assessment, and under-18s may need a state work permit.
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee stock purchase program
The Home Depot hiring age by state
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| State | Youngest age | Work permit | Hours at 14–15 (school week) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | ? | — | — |
| Alaska | ? | — | — |
| Arizona | ? | — | — |
| Arkansas | ? | — | — |
| California | ? | — | — |
| Colorado | ? | — | — |
| Connecticut | ? | — | — |
| Delaware | ? | — | — |
| District of Columbia | ? | — | — |
| Florida | ? | — | — |
| Georgia | ? | — | — |
| Hawaii | ? | — | — |
| Idaho | ? | — | — |
| Illinois | ? | — | — |
| Indiana | ? | — | — |
| Iowa | ? | — | — |
| Kansas | ? | — | — |
| Kentucky | ? | — | — |
| Louisiana | ? | — | — |
| Maine | ? | — | — |
| Maryland | ? | — | — |
| Massachusetts | ? | — | — |
| Michigan | ? | — | — |
| Minnesota | ? | — | — |
| Mississippi | ? | — | — |
| Missouri | ? | — | — |
| Montana | ? | — | — |
| Nebraska | ? | — | — |
| Nevada | ? | — | — |
| New Hampshire | ? | — | — |
| New Jersey | ? | — | — |
| New Mexico | ? | — | — |
| New York | ? | — | — |
| North Carolina | ? | — | — |
| North Dakota | ? | — | — |
| Ohio | ? | — | — |
| Oklahoma | ? | — | — |
| Oregon | ? | — | — |
| Pennsylvania | ? | — | — |
| Rhode Island | ? | — | — |
| South Carolina | ? | — | — |
| South Dakota | ? | — | — |
| Tennessee | ? | — | — |
| Texas | ? | — | — |
| Utah | ? | — | — |
| Vermont | ? | — | — |
| Virginia | ? | — | — |
| Washington | ? | — | — |
| West Virginia | ? | — | — |
| Wisconsin | ? | — | — |
| Wyoming | ? | — | — |
Questions
How old do you have to be to work at The Home Depot?
The Home Depot doesn't publish a minimum age for its entry-level jobs, and the postings we checked don't state one. Some roles do: Assistant Store Manager / Night Replenishment Manager, Distribution center Area Supervisor require 18+. Your state's law sets the floor.
How old do you have to be to work at Home Depot?
Home Depot doesn't publish an official minimum age for hourly store jobs like cashier or lot associate, and its postings don't list one. Management jobs require 18. Ask the store you want to work at what age they hire.
Does Home Depot hire 14- or 15-year-olds?
We found no Home Depot posting or statement showing hires at 14 or 15. Federal law also keeps workers under 18 away from power-driven equipment like forklifts and balers, which limits the jobs younger teens could do.
What jobs could a teen apply for at Home Depot?
Entry-level store jobs include Cashier, Lot Associate (carts and loading), Freight/Receiving and Customer Service/Sales. Read each posting and ask about age before you apply.
How much does Home Depot pay?
Hourly store postings in fall 2026 ranged from about $16 to $23 an hour, depending on the job and the state.