HiringAgeLowe's hiring age policy
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 by job
14
15
16
17
18+
18+Most hourly store jobs
| Job | Age | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Most hourly store jobs (cashier, sales associate, fulfillment) | 18+ | 'can vary by location' per Lowe's FAQ |
How much does Lowe's pay teens?
$18–$19.45 an hour
How to apply at Lowe's
Apply online at talent.lowes.com or through Lowe's online recruiting assistant.
Lowe's hiring age by state
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| State | Youngest age | Work permit | Hours at 14–15 (school week) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 18+ | — | — |
| Alaska | 18+ | — | — |
| Arizona | 18+ | — | — |
| Arkansas | 18+ | — | — |
| California | 18+ | — | — |
| Colorado | 18+ | — | — |
| Connecticut | 18+ | — | — |
| Delaware | 18+ | — | — |
| District of Columbia | 18+ | — | — |
| Florida | 18+ | — | — |
| Georgia | 18+ | — | — |
| Hawaii | 18+ | — | — |
| Idaho | 18+ | — | — |
| Illinois | 18+ | — | — |
| Indiana | 18+ | — | — |
| Iowa | 18+ | — | — |
| Kansas | 18+ | — | — |
| Kentucky | 18+ | — | — |
| Louisiana | 18+ | — | — |
| Maine | 18+ | — | — |
| Maryland | 18+ | — | — |
| Massachusetts | 18+ | — | — |
| Michigan | 18+ | — | — |
| Minnesota | 18+ | — | — |
| Mississippi | 18+ | — | — |
| Missouri | 18+ | — | — |
| Montana | 18+ | — | — |
| Nebraska | 18+ | — | — |
| Nevada | 18+ | — | — |
| New Hampshire | 18+ | — | — |
| New Jersey | 18+ | — | — |
| New Mexico | 18+ | — | — |
| New York | 18+ | — | — |
| North Carolina | 18+ | — | — |
| North Dakota | 18+ | — | — |
| Ohio | 18+ | — | — |
| Oklahoma | 18+ | — | — |
| Oregon | 18+ | — | — |
| Pennsylvania | 18+ | — | — |
| Rhode Island | 18+ | — | — |
| South Carolina | 18+ | — | — |
| South Dakota | 18+ | — | — |
| Tennessee | 18+ | — | — |
| Texas | 18+ | — | — |
| Utah | 18+ | — | — |
| Vermont | 18+ | — | — |
| Virginia | 18+ | — | — |
| Washington | 18+ | — | — |
| West Virginia | 18+ | — | — |
| Wisconsin | 18+ | — | — |
| Wyoming | 18+ | — | — |
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.
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