HiringAgeMeijer's hiring age policy
Meijer doesn't publish a single minimum hiring age. Its cashier postings require 18 or older (54 of 56 checked; two Illinois stores ask for 21+), as do many overnight, system and service team member jobs. But most other store team member postings (courtesy, deli, produce, bakery, fashions, curbside) state no age: 146 of 220 postings we checked in MI, IN, OH, IL, KY and WI, Oct 2026. Stores are company-run.
Minimum age by job
| Job | Age | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Cashier | 18+ | 54 of 56 postings (MI, IN, OH, IL, KY, WI); 21+ at Orland Park and Sycamore, IL |
| Overnight / system / service team member | 18+ | Many postings, e.g. Hudsonville, MI; Greenfield, WI; Alliance, OH |
| Courtesy, deli, produce, bakery, fashions, curbside team member | ? | No age stated on most postings (Oct 2026) |
How much does Meijer pay teens?
$15–$16.98 an hour
How to apply at Meijer
Apply online at jobs.meijer.com. Each posting lists its own requirements, including age.
Meijer hiring age by state
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| State | Youngest age | Work permit | Hours at 14–15 (school week) |
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Questions
How old do you have to be to work at Meijer?
Meijer doesn't publish a minimum age for its entry-level jobs, and the postings we checked don't state one. Some roles do: Cashier, Overnight / system / service team member require 18+. Your state's law sets the floor.
Does Meijer hire 16-year-olds?
We couldn't confirm it from Meijer. Many store team member postings don't list an age, but cashier jobs are 18+. Ask the store about courtesy or department team member jobs.
Does Meijer hire 14- or 15-year-olds?
We found no Meijer posting or official statement that accepts 14- or 15-year-olds.
How much does Meijer pay?
Postings that list pay showed $15.00 to $16.98 an hour for entry-level store jobs in Illinois and Michigan in October 2026.
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