HiringAgeOld Navy's hiring age policy
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 by job
| Job | Age | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Store associate (hourly) | 16+ |
How to apply at Old Navy
Online at Gap Inc. careers (search Old Navy store jobs). Under-18s may need a work permit (working papers) depending on the state.
- Employee discount across Gap Inc. brands
Old Navy hiring age by state
Show the table for all states
| State | Youngest age | Work permit | Hours at 14–15 (school week) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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