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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 — pick your state below.

Mixed reports · checked October 2026

In-N-Out Burger's hiring age policy

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.

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Store Associate?No minimum age on official pages; not verified
Custodial (Clean-Up) Associate18+Stated in the company careers FAQ

How to apply at In-N-Out Burger

Apply online through In-N-Out's restaurant employment page; you can apply to up to 4 locations, and applications stay active for 60 days. Under-18s may need a work permit depending on the state.

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In-N-Out Burger hiring age by state

The youngest age In-N-Out Burger could hire you at in each state: the company's minimum or the state's, whichever is higher. “✓ seen” means we found a real In-N-Out Burger posting there accepting that age.

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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.

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Sources

  1. Restaurant Employment FAQs | In-N-Out Burger (2026-10) — Custodial (Clean-Up) Associate must be 18+; never franchised; each store makes its own hiring decisions; apply to up to 4 locations; application active 60 days
  2. Restaurant Employment Job Descriptions | In-N-Out Burger (2026-10) — Store Associate duties listed; no age stated
  3. Part-Time Restaurant Associate Benefits | In-N-Out Burger (2026-10) — Part-time perks: free meals, vacation, 401(k)/profit sharing, LEARN
  4. Restaurant Employment | In-N-Out Burger (2026-10) — Flexible schedules around school, paid vacations, free meals, 401k

Last checked October 10, 2026. See a different age at your In-N-Out Burger? Tell us.