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

You have to be at least 14 to work at Runza. State law can raise the age.

Runza crew postings say applicants "must be at least 14 years of age to apply," and nearly every Nebraska, Iowa and Kansas location uses that rule. A few western Nebraska locations, run by a different operator, require 16.

- Minimum age: 14
- Most locations: 14
- Franchised: no
- Pay: $12.5–$17/hour (Crew postings 2026: starting at $12.50 (Clarinda, IA) to up to $17/hour (Lincoln and Omaha, NE))
- Confidence: Company-confirmed
- Checked: 2026-10-10

## By job

- Crew member: 14+ (Some western Nebraska locations require 16)

## By state (youngest possible age)

| State | Age | Work permit |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 14 | needed |
| Alaska | 14 | needed |
| Arizona | 14 | no |
| Arkansas | 14 | no |
| California | 14 | needed |
| Colorado | 14 | no |
| Connecticut | 16 | needed |
| Delaware | 14 | needed |
| District of Columbia | 14 | needed |
| Florida | 14 | no |
| Georgia | 14 | needed |
| Hawaii | 14 | needed |
| Idaho | 14 | no |
| Illinois | 14 | needed |
| Indiana | 14 | no |
| Iowa | 14 | no |
| Kansas | 14 | no |
| Kentucky | 14 | no |
| Louisiana | 14 | needed |
| Maine | 14 | needed |
| Maryland | 14 | needed |
| Massachusetts | 14 | needed |
| Michigan | 14 | needed |
| Minnesota | 14 | no |
| Mississippi | 14 | no |
| Missouri | 14 | needed |
| Montana | 14 | no |
| Nebraska | 14 | needed |
| Nevada | 14 | no |
| New Hampshire | 14 | needed |
| New Jersey | 14 | needed |
| New Mexico | 14 | needed |
| New York | 14 | needed |
| North Carolina | 14 | needed |
| North Dakota | 14 | needed |
| Ohio | 14 | needed |
| Oklahoma | 14 | needed |
| Oregon | 14 | no |
| Pennsylvania | 14 | needed |
| Rhode Island | 14 | needed |
| South Carolina | 14 | no |
| South Dakota | 14 | no |
| Tennessee | 14 | no |
| Texas | 14 | no |
| Utah | 14 | no |
| Vermont | 14 | no |
| Virginia | 14 | needed |
| Washington | 14 | needed |
| West Virginia | 14 | needed |
| Wisconsin | 14 | needed |
| Wyoming | 14 | no |

## Questions

**How old do you have to be to work at Runza?**
You have to be at least 14 to work at Runza. State law can raise the age.

**Does Runza hire 14-year-olds?**
Yes. Runza crew postings across Nebraska, Iowa and Kansas accept applicants from age 14. At 14 and 15, federal law limits your hours on school days and how late you can work.

**How much does Runza pay crew members?**
Recent crew postings list starting pay from about $12.50 an hour up to $17 an hour, depending on the location. Runza also offers half-price meals and tuition help.

**How do I apply to Runza?**
Go to runza.com/jobs, enter your city or ZIP code, and click Apply Now for the location you want. The application opens online for that restaurant.

## Sources

- Crew Member – Lincoln (13th & E), NE (Runza, via Workstream): https://www.workstream.us/j/e93fdf9e/runza/lincoln-76718/crew-member-lincoln-13th-e-7c5a6b45
- Crew Member – Council Bluffs, IA (Runza, via Workstream): https://www.workstream.us/j/9efefca4/runza/council-bluffs-104558/crew-member-048da859
- Crew Member – Lawrence, KS (Runza, via Workstream): https://www.workstream.us/j/e5f37bb5/runza/lawrence-96670/crew-member-d4f20d6e
- Crew Member – Clarinda, IA (Runza, via Workstream): https://www.workstream.us/j/b5afd5ad/runza/clarinda-96086/crew-member-fd07e9b4
- Crew Member – Gering, NE (Runza, via Workstream): https://www.workstream.us/j/16d6c64b/runza/gering-80161/crew-member-gering-5d43adb5
- Jobs – Runza: https://www.runza.com/jobs

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