# How old do you have to be to work at Raising Cane's?

You have to be at least 16 to work at Raising Cane's. State law can raise the age.

Raising Cane's own job postings for Restaurant Crewmember say you must be 16 years of age or older. The restaurants are run by the company, which posts the same 16+ rule in every state we checked.

- Minimum age: 16
- Most locations: 16
- Franchised: no
- Pay: $15–$15.5/hour (Starting hiring pay for Restaurant Crewmember in Indiana and Illinois postings, 2026; up to $1.50/hr more possible in the first year; varies by state)
- Confidence: Company-confirmed
- Checked: 2026-10-10

## By job

- Restaurant Crewmember (cashier, cook, all shifts): 16+ (Stated in company postings; state law may limit hours for 16-17-year-olds)

## 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 Raising Cane's?**
You have to be at least 16 to work at Raising Cane's. State law can raise the age.

**Does Raising Cane's hire 14-year-olds?**
No. Raising Cane's own job postings say crewmembers must be 16 years of age or older, and we found no posting that accepts 14- or 15-year-olds.

**Can I work at Raising Cane's at 15?**
Not according to the company's postings. The minimum stated age is 16, so it is best to wait until your 16th birthday and then apply online.

**What job can a 16-year-old get at Raising Cane's?**
Restaurant Crewmember. That covers taking orders, cooking and cleaning, and no experience is needed because paid training is provided. Your state's child labor law may still limit how late and how many hours you can work while you're under 18.

**How much does Raising Cane's pay a 16-year-old?**
Postings we saw in Indiana and Illinois listed a starting pay of $15.00 to $15.50 an hour, with up to $1.50 more possible in the first year. Pay differs by state and city, so check the posting for the restaurant near you.

**How do I apply to Raising Cane's as a teen?**
Go to jobs.raisingcanes.com, pick a Restaurant Crewmember opening near you and apply online. Depending on your state, you may need a work permit or proof of age, and a parent may need to help with paperwork. Applying does not guarantee a job.

## Sources

- Restaurant Crewmember - Michigan City, IN | Careers at Raising Cane's: https://jobs.raisingcanes.com/restaurant-crewmember/job/3E0815336C29272AC2687F099FF2B69F
- Restaurant Crewmember - Evening & Late Night Shift - Orland Park, IL | Careers at Raising Cane's: https://jobs.raisingcanes.com/restaurant-crewmember-evening-late-night-shift/job/D6D3EFD74603E7A7240B0547EFF17743
- Restaurant Crewmember - Dinner/Close Shift - Batavia, IL | Careers at Raising Cane's: https://jobs.raisingcanes.com/restaurant-crewmember-dinner-close-shift/job/F2D11815962CC699B3581CDDBB17B242
- Crew Member - Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, Hurst, TX (Seasoned): https://www.seasoned.co/job/crew-member-raising-canes-chicken-fingers-hurst-tx_7c9e8bde-a689-4aca-adb6-71a43a0b35d9
- Crewmembers - Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, Houston, TX (Seasoned): https://www.seasoned.co/job/crewmembers-raising-canes-chicken-fingers-houston-tx_9bf89c12-13a3-4223-b2ad-edba27089563
- Benefits | Careers at Raising Cane's: https://jobs.raisingcanes.com/benefits

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