HiringAgeSubway's hiring age policy
Every US Subway is locally owned and operated by a franchisee who sets the hiring age. The Subway postings we could verify that state an age ask for 16; many postings don't list an age at all, and we found no verifiable posting that hires 14- or 15-year-olds.
Minimum age by job
| Job | Age | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Sandwich Artist / team member | 16+ | Postings in Idaho and Illinois |
How much does Subway pay teens?
$10–$16 an hour
How to apply at Subway
Apply through Subway's restaurant job site (My Subway Career) or the owner's posting, or ask at your local Subway. Under-18s may need a work permit, depending on the state.
Subway hiring age by state
Show the table for all states
| State | Youngest age | Work permit | Hours at 14–15 (school week) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Subway?
You have to be at least 16 to work at Subway. Most Subway locations are independently owned franchises, and each owner sets their own minimum age. State law can raise the age.
Does Subway hire 14- or 15-year-olds?
We couldn't find a real Subway posting that hires at 14 or 15. It's not impossible, since owners set their own rules, but plan on 16 unless a local store tells you otherwise.
What does a Subway Sandwich Artist do?
You make sandwiches and salads to order, run the register, restock and clean. Some slicers and ovens may be off-limits for younger teens under child labor rules.
Do I need a work permit for Subway?
In some states, yes, if you're under 18. Your school counselor or state labor department can tell you what paperwork you need.
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