# How old do you have to be to work at In-N-Out Burger?

In-N-Out Burger doesn't publish a minimum age for its entry-level jobs, and the postings we checked don't state one. Some roles do: Custodial Associate require 18+. Your state's law sets the floor.

In-N-Out has never franchised, so every restaurant is company-owned, but each store makes its own hiring decisions. The company's careers FAQ says Custodial (Clean-Up) Associates must be 18 or older. Its official pages do not state a minimum age for Store Associates, and we could not verify one from a live posting.

- Minimum age: unknown
- Most locations: unknown
- Franchised: no
- Confidence: Mixed reports
- Checked: 2026-10-10

## By job

- Store Associate: null+ (No minimum age on official pages; not verified)
- Custodial (Clean-Up) Associate: 18+ (Stated in the company careers FAQ)

## By state (youngest possible age)

| State | Age | Work permit |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | ? | no |
| Alaska | ? | no |
| Arizona | ? | no |
| Arkansas | ? | no |
| California | ? | no |
| Colorado | ? | no |
| Connecticut | ? | no |
| Delaware | ? | no |
| District of Columbia | ? | no |
| Florida | ? | no |
| Georgia | ? | no |
| Hawaii | ? | no |
| Idaho | ? | no |
| Illinois | ? | no |
| Indiana | ? | no |
| Iowa | ? | no |
| Kansas | ? | no |
| Kentucky | ? | no |
| Louisiana | ? | no |
| Maine | ? | no |
| Maryland | ? | no |
| Massachusetts | ? | no |
| Michigan | ? | no |
| Minnesota | ? | no |
| Mississippi | ? | no |
| Missouri | ? | no |
| Montana | ? | no |
| Nebraska | ? | no |
| Nevada | ? | no |
| New Hampshire | ? | no |
| New Jersey | ? | no |
| New Mexico | ? | no |
| New York | ? | no |
| North Carolina | ? | no |
| North Dakota | ? | no |
| Ohio | ? | no |
| Oklahoma | ? | no |
| Oregon | ? | no |
| Pennsylvania | ? | no |
| Rhode Island | ? | no |
| South Carolina | ? | no |
| South Dakota | ? | no |
| Tennessee | ? | no |
| Texas | ? | no |
| Utah | ? | no |
| Vermont | ? | no |
| Virginia | ? | no |
| Washington | ? | no |
| West Virginia | ? | no |
| Wisconsin | ? | no |
| Wyoming | ? | no |

## Questions

**How old do you have to be to work at In-N-Out Burger?**
In-N-Out Burger doesn't publish a minimum age for its entry-level jobs, and the postings we checked don't state one. Some roles do: Custodial Associate require 18+. Your state's law sets the floor.

**How old do you have to be to work at In-N-Out?**
In-N-Out's official careers pages don't list a minimum age for Store Associates, and we couldn't confirm one from a current posting. The Clean-Up (custodial) job requires you to be 18 or older. To find out the age for a Store Associate job, ask a manager at the store or email careers@innout.com.

**Does In-N-Out hire 14- or 15-year-olds?**
We found no official In-N-Out page or posting that hires 14- or 15-year-olds. Even where state law allows it, In-N-Out doesn't have to hire at that age, so check with the store directly.

**Are all In-N-Out stores the same about hiring?**
In-N-Out has never franchised, so every store is company-owned. But the company says each store makes its own hiring decisions, and your state's child labor law can also limit what under-18s can do and how many hours they can work.

**What perks do In-N-Out associates get?**
The company lists a free burger and fries every time you work, flexible shifts around school, paid vacation for part-time associates, and profit sharing and 401(k) once you're eligible. It doesn't publish pay on its main careers pages.

**How do teens apply to In-N-Out?**
Apply online through In-N-Out's restaurant employment page. You can choose up to 4 locations, and your application stays active for 60 days. You can also follow up in person by asking a store manager. Applying doesn't guarantee a job.

## Sources

- Restaurant Employment FAQs | In-N-Out Burger: https://www.in-n-out.com/employment/restaurant/faqs
- Restaurant Employment Job Descriptions | In-N-Out Burger: https://www.in-n-out.com/employment/restaurant/jobs
- Part-Time Restaurant Associate Benefits | In-N-Out Burger: https://www.in-n-out.com/employment/restaurant/part-time-benefits
- Restaurant Employment | In-N-Out Burger: https://www.in-n-out.com/employment/restaurant

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