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

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

Sheetz says on its jobs FAQ that you must be 16 or older to work there. All stores are company-owned, but some postings, such as some full-time store team member jobs, require 18.

- Minimum age: 16
- Most locations: 16
- Franchised: no
- Pay: $14–$16.5/hour (Starting rates on Store Team Member postings, Sept–Oct 2026 (WV $14, OH $16–16.50, NC $16.50, MD $16); overnight shifts may add $1.50/hr)
- Confidence: Company-confirmed
- Checked: 2026-10-10

## By job

- Store Team Member (part-time): 16+ (Stated in 2026 postings in OH, WV and NC)
- Store Team Member (some full-time postings): 18+ (e.g. a full-time evening opening in Williamsport, MD (Sept 2026))

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

**Can a 16-year-old work any job at Sheetz?**
Not every job. Most part-time Store Team Member postings say 16+, but some full-time postings and all supervisor and management jobs ask for 18+. Read the age line on the specific posting before you apply.

**How much does Sheetz pay teens?**
Store Team Member postings in fall 2026 started at about $14–$16.50 an hour depending on the state, with extra pay for overnight shifts. Your exact rate depends on the store and your state's minimum wage.

**Do I need a work permit to work at Sheetz?**
That depends on your state, not on Sheetz. Some states where Sheetz operates, like Pennsylvania, require work papers for workers under 18. Check your state's rules before your first shift.

## Sources

- Sheetz Jobs – FAQs: https://jobs.sheetz.com/faqs
- Store Team Member - #180, Romney, WV: https://jobs.sheetz.com/jobs/81105
- Store Team Member - #787, Lewis Center, OH: https://jobs.sheetz.com/jobs/81093
- Store Team Member - #878, Wilmington, NC: https://jobs.sheetz.com/jobs/80985
- Store Team Member - Full-Time - #893, Williamsport, MD: https://jobs.sheetz.com/jobs/79619

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