# How old do you have to be to work at Six Flags?

You can work at Six Flags from age 15 at some locations, but most locations hire at 16. State law can raise the age.

Six Flags (merged with Cedar Fair in 2024) sets ages by park and role. Most entry-level park jobs (rides, food, retail, admissions) say 16, a Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (California) admissions posting accepts 15, and security, park services, hotel and character jobs are often 18.

- Minimum age: 15
- Most locations: 16
- Franchised: no
- Pay: $9.5–$17.5/hour (Entry-level seasonal postings, fall 2026; $9.50 in Texas up to $17.50 at Discovery Kingdom, CA)
- Confidence: From job postings
- Checked: 2026-10-10

## By job

- Admissions: 15+ (Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, CA; 16 at other parks)
- Ride Operator / Rides Team Member: 16+
- Food & Beverage Team Member: 16+
- Retail / Merchandise Team Member: 16+
- Scare Actor (Fright Fest): 16+
- Security, Guest Relations, Park Services (some parks): 18+
- Bartender: 21+

## By state (youngest possible age)

| State | Age | Work permit |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 15 | needed |
| Alaska | 15 | needed |
| Arizona | 15 | no |
| Arkansas | 15 | no |
| California | 15 | needed |
| Colorado | 15 | no |
| Connecticut | 16 | needed |
| Delaware | 15 | needed |
| District of Columbia | 15 | needed |
| Florida | 15 | no |
| Georgia | 15 | needed |
| Hawaii | 15 | needed |
| Idaho | 15 | no |
| Illinois | 15 | needed |
| Indiana | 15 | no |
| Iowa | 15 | no |
| Kansas | 15 | no |
| Kentucky | 15 | no |
| Louisiana | 15 | needed |
| Maine | 15 | needed |
| Maryland | 15 | needed |
| Massachusetts | 15 | needed |
| Michigan | 15 | needed |
| Minnesota | 15 | no |
| Mississippi | 15 | no |
| Missouri | 15 | needed |
| Montana | 15 | no |
| Nebraska | 15 | needed |
| Nevada | 15 | no |
| New Hampshire | 15 | needed |
| New Jersey | 15 | needed |
| New Mexico | 15 | needed |
| New York | 15 | needed |
| North Carolina | 15 | needed |
| North Dakota | 15 | needed |
| Ohio | 15 | needed |
| Oklahoma | 15 | needed |
| Oregon | 15 | no |
| Pennsylvania | 15 | needed |
| Rhode Island | 15 | needed |
| South Carolina | 15 | no |
| South Dakota | 15 | no |
| Tennessee | 15 | no |
| Texas | 15 | no |
| Utah | 15 | no |
| Vermont | 15 | no |
| Virginia | 15 | needed |
| Washington | 15 | needed |
| West Virginia | 15 | needed |
| Wisconsin | 15 | needed |
| Wyoming | 15 | no |

## Questions

**How old do you have to be to work at Six Flags?**
You can work at Six Flags from age 15 at some locations, but most locations hire at 16. State law can raise the age.

**Does Six Flags hire 15-year-olds?**
Sometimes. A Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (Vallejo, California) admissions posting accepts 15-year-olds, but most parks ask for 16. Check the posting for your park.

**Does Six Flags hire 14-year-olds?**
We found no current Six Flags posting that accepts 14-year-olds. Some former Cedar Fair parks have their own rules, so check your park's jobs page.

**How much does Six Flags pay?**
Fall 2026 entry-level postings range from about $9.50 an hour in Texas to $17.50 in California, depending on the park and job.

**Do I need a work permit for Six Flags?**
Six Flags says a work permit may be required for workers under 18. That depends on your state's rules.

## Sources

- Six Flags Jobs - Hiring Process: https://jobs.sixflags.com/hiring-process
- Admissions Team Member, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Vallejo, CA: https://jobs.sixflags.com/job/vallejo/admissions-team-member-16-90-hr/42509/101087478816
- Food and Beverage Team Member, Vallejo, CA: https://jobs.sixflags.com/job/vallejo/food-and-beverage-team-member-17-00-hr/42509/100637653040
- Ride Operator, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, San Antonio, TX: https://jobs.sixflags.com/job/san-antonio/ride-operator/42509/97606256080
- Retail Team Member, San Antonio, TX: https://jobs.sixflags.com/job/san-antonio/retail-team-member/42509/99942781856
- Rides Team Member, Six Flags Over Georgia, Austell, GA: https://jobs.sixflags.com/job/austell/rides-team-member/42509/97658776448
- Admissions Team Member, Frontier City, Oklahoma City, OK: https://jobs.sixflags.com/job/oklahoma-city/admissions-team-member/42509/96708444048
- Security Attendant, Six Flags Over Texas, Arlington, TX: https://jobs.sixflags.com/job/arlington/security-attendant/42509/99235618400
- Bartender, Frontier City, Oklahoma City, OK: https://jobs.sixflags.com/job/oklahoma-city/bartender-12-plus-tips/42509/99982176448

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