HiringAgeKohl's hiring age policy
Kohl's retail sales associate postings list 'Must be 16 years of age or older.' Kohl's careers FAQ tells minors they may need to bring a work permit to orientation. Some stores or roles may require an older age.
Minimum age by job
| Job | Age | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Retail sales / service associate (including seasonal) | 16+ | Per postings; state rules for minors apply |
How to apply at Kohl's
Search by zip code or job title at careers.kohls.com and apply online; minors may need a work permit at orientation.
Kohl's hiring age by state
Show the table for all states
| State | Youngest age | Work permit | Hours at 14–15 (school week) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Alaska | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Arizona | 16+ | No | — |
| Arkansas | 16+ | No | — |
| California | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Colorado | 16+ | No | — |
| Connecticut | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Delaware | 16+ | Needed | — |
| District of Columbia | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Florida | 16+ | No | — |
| Georgia | 16+ | No | — |
| Hawaii | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Idaho | 16+ | No | — |
| Illinois | 16+ | No | — |
| Indiana | 16+ | No | — |
| Iowa | 16+ | No | — |
| Kansas | 16+ | No | — |
| Kentucky | 16+ | No | — |
| Louisiana | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Maine | 16+ | No | — |
| Maryland | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Massachusetts | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Michigan | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Minnesota | 16+ | No | — |
| Mississippi | 16+ | No | — |
| Missouri | 16+ | No | — |
| Montana | 16+ | No | — |
| Nebraska | 16+ | No | — |
| Nevada | 16+ | No | — |
| New Hampshire | 16+ | No | — |
| New Jersey | 16+ | Needed | — |
| New Mexico | 16+ | No | — |
| New York | 16+ | Needed | — |
| North Carolina | 16+ | Needed | — |
| North Dakota | 16+ | No | — |
| Ohio | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Oklahoma | 16+ | No | — |
| Oregon | 16+ | No | — |
| Pennsylvania | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Rhode Island | 16+ | Needed | — |
| South Carolina | 16+ | No | — |
| South Dakota | 16+ | No | — |
| Tennessee | 16+ | No | — |
| Texas | 16+ | No | — |
| Utah | 16+ | No | — |
| Vermont | 16+ | No | — |
| Virginia | 16+ | No | — |
| Washington | 16+ | Needed | — |
| West Virginia | 16+ | No | — |
| Wisconsin | 16+ | No | — |
| Wyoming | 16+ | No | — |
Questions
How old do you have to be to work at Kohl's?
You have to be at least 16 to work at Kohl's. State law can raise the age.
Does Kohl's hire 16-year-olds?
Yes, often. Kohl's sales associate postings say you must be 16 or older. Whether a particular store is hiring, and for which jobs, varies.
Does Kohl's hire 14- or 15-year-olds?
We found no evidence of it. Kohl's postings start at 16.
Do I need a work permit to work at Kohl's?
Maybe. Kohl's careers FAQ says minors may be asked to bring a valid work permit to orientation. Whether you need one depends on your state.
Is seasonal holiday work a good first job at Kohl's?
Kohl's hires seasonal sales associates every fall, and those postings also list 16 as the minimum. Expect to need flexible availability, including nights, weekends and holidays.
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