HiringAgeTaco Bell's hiring age policy
Many Taco Bell restaurants are run by franchisees, and the postings we checked across many states all say team members must be at least 16. Under-18s may need proof of age and a work permit.
Minimum age by job
| Job | Age | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Team member / crew member | 16+ | Franchise and company postings in PA, NY and other states |
How much does Taco Bell pay teens?
$11–$18 an hour
How to apply at Taco Bell
Search team member jobs on Taco Bell's job site or the franchisee's posting, or ask at the restaurant. Under-18s may need proof of age and a work permit.
Taco Bell 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 Taco Bell?
You have to be at least 16 to work at Taco Bell. Most Taco Bell locations are independently owned franchises, and each owner sets their own minimum age. State law can raise the age.
Does Taco Bell hire at 14 or 15?
We didn't find any Taco Bell posting that hires 14- or 15-year-olds. Plan on waiting until you're 16, or ask your local restaurant.
Do I need a work permit to work at Taco Bell at 16?
Possibly. Some Taco Bell postings ask under-18s for proof of age and a work permit where the state requires one. Check your state's rules.
Who will I actually work for?
At many Taco Bells your employer is a franchise company, not Taco Bell Corp. The franchisee sets pay, hours and hiring rules.
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