# How old do you have to be to work at Old Navy?

You have to be at least 16 to work at Old Navy. State law can raise the age.

Gap Inc., which owns Old Navy, says you must be at least 16 to apply for a store job. This applies to hourly jobs at all its brands (Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, Athleta and their outlets), and all US stores are company-owned.

- Minimum age: 16
- Most locations: 16
- Franchised: no
- Confidence: Company-confirmed
- Checked: 2026-10-10

## By job

- Store associate (hourly): 16+

## By state (youngest possible age)

| State | Age | Work permit |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Old Navy?**
You have to be at least 16 to work at Old Navy. State law can raise the age.

**Does Old Navy hire 14 or 15-year-olds?**
No. The company's minimum is 16 for store jobs, even in states where younger teens are allowed to work.

**Is the age the same at Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta?**
Yes. The 16 minimum covers hourly store jobs at all Gap Inc. brands, including Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, Athleta and the outlet stores.

**Do I need a work permit to work at Old Navy at 16?**
Some states need one for 16- and 17-year-olds and some don't. Check your state's rules. Your hours may also be limited during the school year.

## Sources

- FAQ – Gap Inc.: https://www.gapinc.com/en-us/faq

Page: https://hiringage.com/old-navy/ — please cite with a link.