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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 — pick your state below.

From job postings · checked October 2026

Jimmy John's hiring age policy

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.

Job postings accepting 14-year-olds have been seen in Iowa, South Dakota.

Minimum age by job

14
15
16
17
18+
16In-shop / sandwich maker
18+Delivery driver
JobAgeNote
In-shop / sandwich maker16+Some franchisees hire at 14 or 15
Delivery driver18+Also needs a valid license, insurance and a clean driving record

How much does Jimmy John's pay teens?

$9–$16 an hour — In-shop postings 2026 mostly $9–$16/hour; Colorado mountain-resort shops list $17.50–$22

How to apply at Jimmy John's

Search in-shop or team member jobs near you at careers.jimmyjohns.com, or chat with the site's hiring assistant to apply. If you're under 18, your state may require a work permit.

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Jimmy John's hiring age by state

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

From 14From 16✓ Seen in a posting
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StateYoungest ageWork permitHours at 14–15 (school week)
Alabama14+Needed18 h
Alaska14+Needed18 h
Arizona14+No18 h
Arkansas14+No18 h
California14+Needed18 h
Colorado14+ ✓ seenNo18 h
Connecticut16+ state lawNeeded—
Delaware14+Needed18 h
District of Columbia14+Needed18 h
Florida14+No15 h
Georgia14+Needed18 h
Hawaii14+Needed18 h
Idaho14+No18 h
Illinois14+Needed18 h
Indiana14+No18 h
Iowa14+ ✓ seenNo18 h
Kansas14+No18 h
Kentucky14+No18 h
Louisiana14+Needed18 h
Maine14+Needed18 h
Maryland14+Needed18 h
Massachusetts14+Needed18 h
Michigan14+Needed18 h
Minnesota14+No18 h
Mississippi14+No18 h
Missouri14+Needed18 h
Montana14+No18 h
Nebraska14+Needed18 h
Nevada14+No18 h
New Hampshire14+Needed18 h
New Jersey14+Needed18 h
New Mexico14+Needed18 h
New York14+Needed18 h
North Carolina14+Needed18 h
North Dakota14+Needed18 h
Ohio14+Needed18 h
Oklahoma14+Needed18 h
Oregon14+No18 h
Pennsylvania14+Needed18 h
Rhode Island14+Needed18 h
South Carolina14+No18 h
South Dakota14+ ✓ seenNo18 h
Tennessee14+No18 h
Texas14+No18 h
Utah14+No18 h
Vermont14+No18 h
Virginia14+Needed18 h
Washington14+Needed16 h
West Virginia14+Needed18 h
Wisconsin14+Needed18 h
Wyoming14+No18 h

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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.

Other places that hire at 14

Sources

  1. In-Shop – Orange City, IA (Jimmy John's Careers) (2026-10) — "Minimum age is 14 years old. 16-17 year olds available for all shifts" (minAge 14, IA)
  2. In-Shop – Brandon, SD (Jimmy John's Careers) (2026-10) — "Minimum age is 14 years old" (SD)
  3. In-Shop – Sheldon, IA (Jimmy John's Careers) (2026-10) — "Minimum age is 14 years old" (IA)
  4. Team Member – Evergreen, CO (Jimmy John's Careers) (2026-10) — "Minimum Age:15"; pay $17.50–$21.00/hour (CO)
  5. Team Member – Dillon, CO (Jimmy John's Careers) (2026-10) — "Minimum Age:15" (CO)
  6. In-Shop Crew Member – Fort Worth, TX (Jimmy John's Careers) (2026-10) — "Must be at least 16 years old"; pay $10–$14/hour
  7. Crew Member – Ames, IA (Jimmy John's Careers) (2026-10) — "Must be at least 16 years of age"; pay $13–$15/hour
  8. Delivery Driver – Lawrence, KS (Jimmy John's Careers) (2026-10) — Delivery drivers "18 years or older"

Last checked October 10, 2026. See a different age at your Jimmy John's? Tell us.