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

Target doesn't publish a minimum age for its entry-level jobs, and the postings we checked don't state one. Some roles do: Team Leader, Assets Protection Specialist, Property Management Lead require 18+. Your state's law sets the floor.

Target doesn't publish a minimum age for entry-level store jobs (Guest Advocate, General Merchandise, Inbound), and those postings list none. Team Leader, Assets Protection and property-maintenance postings require 18+.

- Minimum age: unknown
- Most locations: unknown
- Franchised: no
- Pay: $16.25–$17.5/hour (Starting rates on store hourly postings, Pittsburgh PA and North Attleboro MA, Oct 2026; varies by location)
- Confidence: Mixed reports
- Checked: 2026-10-10

## By job

- Store team member (Guest Advocate, General Merchandise, Inbound, Fulfillment): null+ (No age stated in postings checked (Oct 2026))
- Team Leader (hourly supervisor): 18+ ('Must be at least 18 years of age or older')
- Assets Protection Specialist: 18+
- Property Management Lead: 18+

## By state (youngest possible age)

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

## Questions

**How old do you have to be to work at Target?**
Target doesn't publish a minimum age for its entry-level jobs, and the postings we checked don't state one. Some roles do: Team Leader, Assets Protection Specialist, Property Management Lead require 18+. Your state's law sets the floor.

**Does Target hire 16-year-olds?**
We couldn't confirm it from an official Target source. Entry-level store postings list no age requirement, so it depends on the store and your state's rules. Supervisor roles need you to be 18.

**Does Target hire 14- or 15-year-olds?**
We found no Target posting or official page that says it hires at 14 or 15.

**How much does Target pay to start?**
Store hourly postings from October 2026 list starting rates of $16.25 (Pittsburgh, PA) and $17.50 (North Attleboro, MA). Pay varies by location.

## Sources

- Small Format Team Leader, Burlington, MA (Target Workday): https://target.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/targetcareers/job/34-Cambridge-St-STE-145-BurlingtonMA-01803-4611/Small-Format-Team-Leader_R0000477067
- Assets Protection Specialist, Upper Marlboro, MD (Target Workday): https://target.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/targetcareers/job/10500-Campus-Way-S-Upper-MarlboroMD-20774-1309/Assets-Protection-Specialist_R0000475823
- Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking), Pittsburgh, PA (Target Workday): https://target.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/targetcareers/job/6231-PENN-AVE-PITTSBURGHPA-15206-3978/Seasonal--4am-Inbound--Stocking---T2757--_R0000477080
- Seasonal: Overnight Inbound (Stocking), North Attleboro, MA (Target Workday): https://target.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/targetcareers/job/1205-S-Washington-St-North-AttleboroMA-02760-6251/Seasonal--Overnight-Inbound--Stocking---T1190-_R0000477060
- Target Careers FAQs: https://corporate.target.com/careers/faqs

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