# How old do you have to be to work at Little Caesars?

You can work at Little Caesars from age 15 at some locations, but most restaurants hire at 16. Most Little Caesars locations are independently owned franchises, and each owner sets their own minimum age. State law can raise the age.

Most Little Caesars stores are franchised. Postings use the standard line 'A Little Caesars Colleague must be at least 16 years of age,' and one North Dakota franchise uses 15. The same postings say you must be 18 to use the dough sheeter or vertical cutting mixer, or to hold a sign outside.

- Minimum age: 15
- Most locations: 16
- Franchised: mostly
- Pay: $11–$11/hour (Only one posting we checked listed pay: $11/hour, Mandan/Bismarck ND, 2026)
- Confidence: From job postings
- Checked: 2026-10-10

## By job

- Crew member: 16+ (15 at a North Dakota franchise)
- Dough sheeter / vertical cutting mixer: 18+
- Sign holder ("Shakerboard"): 18+

## By state (youngest possible age)

| State | Age | Work permit |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 15 | needed |
| Alaska | 15 | needed |
| Arizona | 15 | no |
| Arkansas | 15 | no |
| California | 15 | needed |
| Colorado | 15 | no |
| Connecticut | 16 | needed |
| Delaware | 15 | needed |
| District of Columbia | 15 | needed |
| Florida | 15 | no |
| Georgia | 15 | needed |
| Hawaii | 15 | needed |
| Idaho | 15 | no |
| Illinois | 15 | needed |
| Indiana | 15 | no |
| Iowa | 15 | no |
| Kansas | 15 | no |
| Kentucky | 15 | no |
| Louisiana | 15 | needed |
| Maine | 15 | needed |
| Maryland | 15 | needed |
| Massachusetts | 15 | needed |
| Michigan | 15 | needed |
| Minnesota | 15 | no |
| Mississippi | 15 | no |
| Missouri | 15 | needed |
| Montana | 15 | no |
| Nebraska | 15 | needed |
| Nevada | 15 | no |
| New Hampshire | 15 | needed |
| New Jersey | 15 | needed |
| New Mexico | 15 | needed |
| New York | 15 | needed |
| North Carolina | 15 | needed |
| North Dakota | 15 | needed |
| Ohio | 15 | needed |
| Oklahoma | 15 | needed |
| Oregon | 15 | no |
| Pennsylvania | 15 | needed |
| Rhode Island | 15 | needed |
| South Carolina | 15 | no |
| South Dakota | 15 | no |
| Tennessee | 15 | no |
| Texas | 15 | no |
| Utah | 15 | no |
| Vermont | 15 | no |
| Virginia | 15 | needed |
| Washington | 15 | needed |
| West Virginia | 15 | needed |
| Wisconsin | 15 | needed |
| Wyoming | 15 | no |

## Questions

**How old do you have to be to work at Little Caesars?**
You can work at Little Caesars from age 15 at some locations, but most restaurants hire at 16. Most Little Caesars locations are independently owned franchises, and each owner sets their own minimum age. State law can raise the age.

**Does Little Caesars hire at 15?**
A few stores do. A Little Caesars in Mandan, North Dakota says 'A Little Caesars Colleague must be at least 15 years of age.' Most postings say 16. Franchise owners set their own rules, and state law can raise the age.

**Does Little Caesars hire 14-year-olds?**
We couldn't find a Little Caesars posting that accepts 14-year-olds.

**What can't I do at Little Caesars if I'm under 18?**
Postings say you must be 18 to use the dough sheeter and the vertical cutting mixer, and to work outside holding the sign. Under-18s can take orders, make pizzas and clean.

**How do I apply?**
Look for the store's job posting online or walk in and ask for the manager. Bring your availability, and get a work permit first if your state requires one.

## Sources

- Crew Members and Shift Leads - Little Caesars Pizza-Mandan (ND): https://littlecaesarsmandan.hireclick.com/jb/crew-members-and-shift-leads/view/238853
- Crew Member, Little Caesars Pizza Dallas, TX (Seasoned): https://www.seasoned.co/job/crew-member-little-caesars-pizza-dallas-tx_e05ea40f-d104-4bf1-a225-83182a0ffcf3
- Team Member, Little Caesars Pizza Novi, MI (Seasoned): https://www.seasoned.co/job/team-member-little-caesars-pizza-novi-mi_40d265fc-1219-48db-9e20-9bffa50c9258

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