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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 — pick your state below.

From job postings · checked October 2026

Six Flags' hiring age policy

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 by job

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18+
15Admissions
16Ride Operator / Rides Team Member · Food & Beverage Team Member · Retail / Merchandise Team Member · Scare Actor
18+Security, Guest Relations, Park Services · Bartender
JobAgeNote
Admissions15+Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, CA; 16 at other parks
Ride Operator / Rides Team Member16+
Food & Beverage Team Member16+
Retail / Merchandise Team Member16+
Scare Actor (Fright Fest)16+
Security, Guest Relations, Park Services (some parks)18+
Bartender21+

How much does Six Flags pay teens?

$9.5–$17.5 an hour — Entry-level seasonal postings, fall 2026; $9.50 in Texas up to $17.50 at Discovery Kingdom, CA

How to apply at Six Flags

Apply online at jobs.sixflags.com and choose your park; many seasonal roles have no formal interview. A work permit may be required under 18.

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Six Flags hiring age by state

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

From 15From 16✓ Seen in a posting
Show the table for all states
StateYoungest ageWork permitHours at 14–15 (school week)
Alabama15+Needed18 h
Alaska15+Needed18 h
Arizona15+No18 h
Arkansas15+No18 h
California15+ ✓ seenNeeded18 h
Colorado15+No18 h
Connecticut16+ state lawNeeded—
Delaware15+Needed18 h
District of Columbia15+Needed18 h
Florida15+No15 h
Georgia15+Needed18 h
Hawaii15+Needed18 h
Idaho15+No18 h
Illinois15+Needed18 h
Indiana15+No18 h
Iowa15+No18 h
Kansas15+No18 h
Kentucky15+No18 h
Louisiana15+Needed18 h
Maine15+Needed18 h
Maryland15+Needed18 h
Massachusetts15+Needed18 h
Michigan15+Needed18 h
Minnesota15+No18 h
Mississippi15+No18 h
Missouri15+Needed18 h
Montana15+No18 h
Nebraska15+Needed18 h
Nevada15+No18 h
New Hampshire15+Needed18 h
New Jersey15+Needed18 h
New Mexico15+Needed18 h
New York15+Needed18 h
North Carolina15+Needed18 h
North Dakota15+Needed18 h
Ohio15+Needed18 h
Oklahoma15+Needed18 h
Oregon15+No18 h
Pennsylvania15+Needed18 h
Rhode Island15+Needed18 h
South Carolina15+No18 h
South Dakota15+No18 h
Tennessee15+No18 h
Texas15+No18 h
Utah15+No18 h
Vermont15+No18 h
Virginia15+Needed18 h
Washington15+Needed16 h
West Virginia15+Needed18 h
Wisconsin15+Needed18 h
Wyoming15+No18 h

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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.

Other places that hire at 15

Sources

  1. Six Flags Jobs - Hiring Process (2026-10) — Work permit may be required under 18; no interviews for select positions
  2. Admissions Team Member, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Vallejo, CA (2026-10) — Must be 15 years of age or older; $16.90/hr
  3. Food and Beverage Team Member, Vallejo, CA (2026-10) — F&B 16+; $17.00/hr
  4. Ride Operator, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, San Antonio, TX (2026-10) — Ride operator 16+; $12/hr
  5. Retail Team Member, San Antonio, TX (2026-10) — Retail 16+; $9.50/hr
  6. Rides Team Member, Six Flags Over Georgia, Austell, GA (2026-10) — Rides 16+; $11.50/hr
  7. Admissions Team Member, Frontier City, Oklahoma City, OK (2026-10) — Admissions 16+ at this park
  8. Security Attendant, Six Flags Over Texas, Arlington, TX (2026-10) — Security 18+
  9. Bartender, Frontier City, Oklahoma City, OK (2026-10) — Bartender 21+

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