HiringAgeTarget's hiring age policy
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 by job
| Job | Age | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Store team member (Guest Advocate, General Merchandise, Inbound, Fulfillment) | ? | 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+ |
How much does Target pay teens?
$16.25–$17.5 an hour
How to apply at Target
Search and apply online (applications go through Target's Workday site). Under-18s may need a state work permit.
- Team member discount and benefits (see Target careers)
Target hiring age by state
Show the table for all states
| State | Youngest age | Work permit | Hours at 14–15 (school week) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | ? | — | — |
| Alaska | ? | — | — |
| Arizona | ? | — | — |
| Arkansas | ? | — | — |
| California | ? | — | — |
| Colorado | ? | — | — |
| Connecticut | ? | — | — |
| Delaware | ? | — | — |
| District of Columbia | ? | — | — |
| Florida | ? | — | — |
| Georgia | ? | — | — |
| Hawaii | ? | — | — |
| Idaho | ? | — | — |
| Illinois | ? | — | — |
| Indiana | ? | — | — |
| Iowa | ? | — | — |
| Kansas | ? | — | — |
| Kentucky | ? | — | — |
| Louisiana | ? | — | — |
| Maine | ? | — | — |
| Maryland | ? | — | — |
| Massachusetts | ? | — | — |
| Michigan | ? | — | — |
| Minnesota | ? | — | — |
| Mississippi | ? | — | — |
| Missouri | ? | — | — |
| Montana | ? | — | — |
| Nebraska | ? | — | — |
| Nevada | ? | — | — |
| New Hampshire | ? | — | — |
| New Jersey | ? | — | — |
| New Mexico | ? | — | — |
| New York | ? | — | — |
| North Carolina | ? | — | — |
| North Dakota | ? | — | — |
| Ohio | ? | — | — |
| Oklahoma | ? | — | — |
| Oregon | ? | — | — |
| Pennsylvania | ? | — | — |
| Rhode Island | ? | — | — |
| South Carolina | ? | — | — |
| South Dakota | ? | — | — |
| Tennessee | ? | — | — |
| Texas | ? | — | — |
| Utah | ? | — | — |
| Vermont | ? | — | — |
| Virginia | ? | — | — |
| Washington | ? | — | — |
| West Virginia | ? | — | — |
| Wisconsin | ? | — | — |
| Wyoming | ? | — | — |
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.
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