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

You have to be at least 18 to work at Lowe's. State law can raise the age.

Lowe's careers FAQ says you must be at least 18 for most hourly store jobs, but it can vary by location. Stores are company-owned.

- Minimum age: 18
- Most locations: 18
- Franchised: no
- Pay: $18–$19.45/hour (Head Cashier, Charlotte, NC posting (2026): $18.00–19.45/hr; other roles and states differ)
- Confidence: Company-confirmed
- Checked: 2026-10-10

## By job

- Most hourly store jobs (cashier, sales associate, fulfillment): 18+ ('can vary by location' per Lowe's FAQ)

## By state (youngest possible age)

| State | Age | Work permit |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 18 | no |
| Alaska | 18 | no |
| Arizona | 18 | no |
| Arkansas | 18 | no |
| California | 18 | no |
| Colorado | 18 | no |
| Connecticut | 18 | no |
| Delaware | 18 | no |
| District of Columbia | 18 | no |
| Florida | 18 | no |
| Georgia | 18 | no |
| Hawaii | 18 | no |
| Idaho | 18 | no |
| Illinois | 18 | no |
| Indiana | 18 | no |
| Iowa | 18 | no |
| Kansas | 18 | no |
| Kentucky | 18 | no |
| Louisiana | 18 | no |
| Maine | 18 | no |
| Maryland | 18 | no |
| Massachusetts | 18 | no |
| Michigan | 18 | no |
| Minnesota | 18 | no |
| Mississippi | 18 | no |
| Missouri | 18 | no |
| Montana | 18 | no |
| Nebraska | 18 | no |
| Nevada | 18 | no |
| New Hampshire | 18 | no |
| New Jersey | 18 | no |
| New Mexico | 18 | no |
| New York | 18 | no |
| North Carolina | 18 | no |
| North Dakota | 18 | no |
| Ohio | 18 | no |
| Oklahoma | 18 | no |
| Oregon | 18 | no |
| Pennsylvania | 18 | no |
| Rhode Island | 18 | no |
| South Carolina | 18 | no |
| South Dakota | 18 | no |
| Tennessee | 18 | no |
| Texas | 18 | no |
| Utah | 18 | no |
| Vermont | 18 | no |
| Virginia | 18 | no |
| Washington | 18 | no |
| West Virginia | 18 | no |
| Wisconsin | 18 | no |
| Wyoming | 18 | no |

## Questions

**How old do you have to be to work at Lowe's?**
You have to be at least 18 to work at Lowe's. State law can raise the age.

**Does Lowe's hire 16-year-olds?**
Usually not. Lowe's says most hourly store jobs need you to be 18. Because it 'can vary by location,' a store might make an exception, but don't count on it. Ask the store directly.

**Does Lowe's hire 14- or 15-year-olds?**
We found nothing showing Lowe's hires at 14 or 15. With an 18+ rule for most store jobs, younger teens should look elsewhere for now.

**How much does Lowe's pay?**
A 2026 Head Cashier posting in Charlotte, NC listed $18.00–19.45 an hour. Pay depends on the job and the state.

## Sources

- Lowe's Careers – Frequently Asked Questions: https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/faq
- Full Time – Head Cashier – Day, Charlotte, NC (Lowe's Careers): https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/job/JR-02660485

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