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

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

Walgreens' general Customer Service Associate postings do not state a minimum age. The only official age we found is for its REDI training program, which takes people 16 and older who get supported-employment services and leads to Customer Service Associate jobs. Stores are company-owned, and the store manager makes hiring decisions.

- Minimum age: 16
- Most locations: unknown
- Franchised: no
- Pay: $15–$24/hour (2026 postings: CSA Peoria, AZ $15–19; Duane Reade cashier Jersey City, NJ $15.92–18; pharmacy cashier Burlingame, CA $18.86–24)
- Confidence: Mixed reports
- Checked: 2026-10-10

## By job

- REDI program participant (path to Customer Service Associate): 16+ (Only for people receiving supported employment services)
- Customer Service Associate / Cashier: null+ (Postings checked (AZ, NJ, CA) list no minimum age)

## 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 Walgreens?**
You have to be at least 16 to work at Walgreens. State law can raise the age.

**Does Walgreens hire 14- or 15-year-olds?**
We found no Walgreens posting or statement showing hires at 14 or 15. Expect to need to be at least 16, and check with your local store.

**What jobs at Walgreens can a teenager do?**
The entry-level store jobs are Customer Service Associate and Cashier: register, stocking, and helping customers. The application asks you to be available for a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

**How much does Walgreens pay?**
2026 postings for cashier and customer service jobs list about $15 to $24 an hour depending on the city. Higher-cost areas like California pay more.

## Sources

- Walgreens Retail Employees with Disabilities Initiative (REDI): https://jobs.walgreens.com/en/redi
- Customer Service Associate – Peoria, AZ: https://jobs.walgreens.com/en/job/peoria/customer-service-associate/1242/100195802208
- Duane Reade Cashier – Jersey City, NJ: https://jobs.walgreens.com/en/job/jersey-city/duane-reade-cashier/1242/101124555984
- Pharmacy Cashier – Burlingame, CA: https://jobs.walgreens.com/en/job/burlingame/pharmacy-cashier/1242/101140379472

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