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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 — pick your state below.

Company-confirmed · checked October 2026

QuikTrip's hiring age policy

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 by job

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16Store Clerk / Part-Time Store Clerk
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Store Clerk / Part-Time Store Clerk16+Stated on 2026 postings in TX, MO and NE

How to apply at QuikTrip

Apply online at careers.quiktrip.com for a store clerk opening near you. Under-18s may need a state work permit or youth ID, depending on the state.

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QuikTrip hiring age by state

The youngest age QuikTrip could hire you at in each state: the company's minimum or the state's, whichever is higher. “✓ seen” means we found a real QuikTrip posting there accepting that age.

From 16
Show the table for all states
StateYoungest ageWork permitHours at 14–15 (school week)
Alabama16+Needed—
Alaska16+Needed—
Arizona16+No—
Arkansas16+No—
California16+Needed—
Colorado16+No—
Connecticut16+Needed—
Delaware16+Needed—
District of Columbia16+Needed—
Florida16+No—
Georgia16+No—
Hawaii16+Needed—
Idaho16+No—
Illinois16+No—
Indiana16+No—
Iowa16+No—
Kansas16+No—
Kentucky16+No—
Louisiana16+Needed—
Maine16+No—
Maryland16+Needed—
Massachusetts16+Needed—
Michigan16+Needed—
Minnesota16+No—
Mississippi16+No—
Missouri16+No—
Montana16+No—
Nebraska16+No—
Nevada16+No—
New Hampshire16+No—
New Jersey16+Needed—
New Mexico16+No—
New York16+Needed—
North Carolina16+Needed—
North Dakota16+No—
Ohio16+Needed—
Oklahoma16+No—
Oregon16+No—
Pennsylvania16+Needed—
Rhode Island16+Needed—
South Carolina16+No—
South Dakota16+No—
Tennessee16+No—
Texas16+No—
Utah16+No—
Vermont16+No—
Virginia16+No—
Washington16+Needed—
West Virginia16+No—
Wisconsin16+No—
Wyoming16+No—

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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.

Other places that hire at 16

Sources

  1. Store Clerk – Waco, TX (2026-10) — Age: Must be 16 years old or older (Texas)
  2. Store Clerk – Katy, TX (2026-10) — Age: Must be 16 years old or older (Texas)
  3. Store Clerk – Rolla, MO (2026-10) — Legal Requirements – Age: 16+ (Missouri)
  4. Part-Time Store Clerk – Omaha, NE (2026-10) — Legal Requirements – Age: 16+ (Nebraska)

Last checked October 10, 2026. See a different age at your QuikTrip? Tell us.