# How old do you have to be to work at TJ Maxx?

You have to be at least 16 to work at TJ Maxx. State law can raise the age.

TJX doesn't publish a minimum age on its careers pages or the postings we checked. Reporting and employee answers consistently say stores hire associates from 16, and coordinator or management roles need 18. Age may vary by state and store.

- Minimum age: 16
- Most locations: 16
- Franchised: no
- Pay: $15–$19.6/hour (TJX store postings 2026 (e.g. Grants Pass OR seasonal $15.00–$19.60; South Lake Tahoe CA $16.00–$16.50); varies by state)
- Confidence: Mixed reports
- Checked: 2026-10-10

## By job

- Store associate (cashier, merchandise, seasonal): 16+ (Reported, not official)
- Coordinator / management: 18+ (Reported by employees, not official)

## By state (youngest possible age)

| State | Age | Work permit |
|---|---|---|
| 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 TJ Maxx?**
You have to be at least 16 to work at TJ Maxx. State law can raise the age.

**Does TJ Maxx hire 16-year-olds?**
Usually, yes. TJ Maxx doesn't publish an official minimum age, but employees and job sites consistently report 16 as the youngest age for store associates. Check the posting for your store.

**Can a 14- or 15-year-old work at TJ Maxx?**
We found no evidence that TJ Maxx hires under 16.

**What jobs can a teen do at TJ Maxx?**
Teens usually start as store associates: running the register, processing and hanging merchandise, or seasonal holiday help. Coordinator and management jobs are reported to require 18.

**How much does TJ Maxx pay?**
It depends on the state. Recent 2026 store postings ranged from about $15 to about $19.60 an hour.

## Sources

- Salary.com: What is the minimum age requirement to work at TJ Maxx?: https://www.salary.com/research/answers/what-is-the-minimum-age-requirement-to-work-at-tj-maxx
- Indeed: Questions and Answers about TJ Maxx Hiring Age: https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Tj-Maxx-b309bf65/faq/hiring-age
- TJX Seasonal Associate posting (Grants Pass, OR): https://builtin.com/job/seasonal-associate/7851741
- TJX Closing Sales Associate posting (South Lake Tahoe, CA): https://builtin.com/job/closing-sales-associate/7852743

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