# How old do you have to be to work at Jimmy John's?

You can work at Jimmy John's from age 14 at some locations, but most restaurants hire at 16. Most Jimmy John's locations are independently owned franchises, and each owner sets their own minimum age. State law can raise the age.

Jimmy John's has no single minimum age. Most in-shop postings say 16, delivery drivers must be 18, and a few franchise owners hire at 15 (Colorado) or 14 (Iowa, South Dakota). Many shops are owned by independent franchisees who set their own rules.

- Minimum age: 14
- Most locations: 16
- Franchised: mostly
- Pay: $9–$16/hour (In-shop postings 2026 mostly $9–$16/hour; Colorado mountain-resort shops list $17.50–$22)
- Confidence: From job postings
- Checked: 2026-10-10

## By job

- In-shop / sandwich maker: 16+ (Some franchisees hire at 14 or 15)
- Delivery driver: 18+ (Also needs a valid license, insurance and a clean driving record)

## By state (youngest possible age)

| State | Age | Work permit |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 14 | needed |
| Alaska | 14 | needed |
| Arizona | 14 | no |
| Arkansas | 14 | no |
| California | 14 | needed |
| Colorado | 14 | no |
| Connecticut | 16 | needed |
| Delaware | 14 | needed |
| District of Columbia | 14 | needed |
| Florida | 14 | no |
| Georgia | 14 | needed |
| Hawaii | 14 | needed |
| Idaho | 14 | no |
| Illinois | 14 | needed |
| Indiana | 14 | no |
| Iowa | 14 | no |
| Kansas | 14 | no |
| Kentucky | 14 | no |
| Louisiana | 14 | needed |
| Maine | 14 | needed |
| Maryland | 14 | needed |
| Massachusetts | 14 | needed |
| Michigan | 14 | needed |
| Minnesota | 14 | no |
| Mississippi | 14 | no |
| Missouri | 14 | needed |
| Montana | 14 | no |
| Nebraska | 14 | needed |
| Nevada | 14 | no |
| New Hampshire | 14 | needed |
| New Jersey | 14 | needed |
| New Mexico | 14 | needed |
| New York | 14 | needed |
| North Carolina | 14 | needed |
| North Dakota | 14 | needed |
| Ohio | 14 | needed |
| Oklahoma | 14 | needed |
| Oregon | 14 | no |
| Pennsylvania | 14 | needed |
| Rhode Island | 14 | needed |
| South Carolina | 14 | no |
| South Dakota | 14 | no |
| Tennessee | 14 | no |
| Texas | 14 | no |
| Utah | 14 | no |
| Vermont | 14 | no |
| Virginia | 14 | needed |
| Washington | 14 | needed |
| West Virginia | 14 | needed |
| Wisconsin | 14 | needed |
| Wyoming | 14 | no |

## Questions

**How old do you have to be to work at Jimmy John's?**
You can work at Jimmy John's from age 14 at some locations, but most restaurants hire at 16. Most Jimmy John's locations are independently owned franchises, and each owner sets their own minimum age. State law can raise the age.

**Does Jimmy John's hire 14-year-olds?**
A few shops do. Franchise postings in Iowa (Orange City, Sheldon, Sioux Center, Storm Lake) and Brandon, South Dakota say "Minimum age is 14 years old." Most other shops ask for 16, so a 14-year-old will have to find one of the shops that accepts younger teens.

**Can I work at Jimmy John's at 15?**
At some shops. Two Colorado postings (Evergreen and Dillon) list "Minimum Age: 15." Elsewhere 16 is more common, and federal and state law limit how many hours 14- and 15-year-olds can work.

**Can a 16-year-old deliver for Jimmy John's?**
No. The delivery driver postings we checked all require drivers to be at least 18 with a valid license and insurance. Teens under 18 can apply for in-shop jobs instead.

**Is every Jimmy John's the same?**
No. Many Jimmy John's shops are run by independent franchisees who set their own age rules, and state law can make the age higher. Always check the specific posting or ask the shop manager.

## Sources

- In-Shop – Orange City, IA (Jimmy John's Careers): https://careers.jimmyjohns.com/in-shop/job/4C8763741F49063E38FBC182797280CC
- In-Shop – Brandon, SD (Jimmy John's Careers): https://careers.jimmyjohns.com/in-shop/job/EC18FAD8B7B86095E5BE533704E16D04
- In-Shop – Sheldon, IA (Jimmy John's Careers): https://careers.jimmyjohns.com/in-shop/job/B03F0A48B7E043BDC5DB9BC9C14CD67C
- Team Member – Evergreen, CO (Jimmy John's Careers): https://careers.jimmyjohns.com/team-member/job/3414FE59F80A1CC7B93F6C0285D4C55A
- Team Member – Dillon, CO (Jimmy John's Careers): https://careers.jimmyjohns.com/team-member/job/C11E2D5232FBCCE4B1DF20CA0375C583
- In-Shop Crew Member – Fort Worth, TX (Jimmy John's Careers): https://careers.jimmyjohns.com/jimmy-john-s-1911-in-shop-crew-member/job/48198CB85BC56A9407F75E9A015D346F
- Crew Member – Ames, IA (Jimmy John's Careers): https://careers.jimmyjohns.com/crew-member/job/107C1E36EE4AADF45EEDC3422DFBB0E7
- Delivery Driver – Lawrence, KS (Jimmy John's Careers): https://careers.jimmyjohns.com/delivery-driver-0486/job/1560B5F9306EFBE8711EDED3AFFAB5BA

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