# How old do you have to be to work at QuikTrip?

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

QuikTrip's own Store Clerk postings list a minimum age of 16. All stores are company-owned. Assistant manager, driver and some other roles have higher requirements.

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

## By job

- Store Clerk / Part-Time Store Clerk: 16+ (Stated on 2026 postings in TX, MO and NE)

## 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 QuikTrip?**
You have to be at least 16 to work at QuikTrip. State law can raise the age.

**What job can a 16-year-old do at QT?**
Store Clerk or Part-Time Store Clerk: helping customers, running the register, stocking and keeping the store clean. Management jobs need you to be older.

**Does QuikTrip hire 16-year-olds in every state?**
QuikTrip postings in Texas, Missouri and Nebraska all list 16+. Your state's teen labor rules can still limit your hours or late-night shifts, so the store may not have a schedule that fits.

**How much does QuikTrip pay?**
The clerk postings we checked did not list a pay rate. Ask about the starting rate at your interview. It depends on the area.

## Sources

- Store Clerk – Waco, TX: https://careers.quiktrip.com/QuikTrip/job/WACO-Store-Clerk-Waco-TX-76711/1399531300/
- Store Clerk – Katy, TX: https://careers.quiktrip.com/QuikTrip/job/KATY-Store-Clerk-4622-Morton-Ranch-Katy-Store-TX-77449/1303234900/
- Store Clerk – Rolla, MO: https://careers.quiktrip.com/QuikTrip/job/Rolla-Store-Clerk-Rolla%2C-MO-MO-65401/1438190400/
- Part-Time Store Clerk – Omaha, NE: https://careers.quiktrip.com/QuikTrip/job/Omaha-Part-Time-Store-Clerk-Omaha-Radial-&-Hamilton-NE-68132/1438317700/

Page: https://hiringage.com/quiktrip/ — please cite with a link.