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

You have to be at least 15 to work at Wegmans. State law can raise the age.

Wegmans says its minimum hiring age is 15, but some roles and shifts require you to be at least 16 because of labor laws in the states where it operates, and some departments have higher ages because of equipment. Each Wegmans job posting lists its own minimum age.

- Minimum age: 15
- Most locations: 15
- Franchised: no
- Confidence: Company-confirmed
- Checked: 2026-10-10

## By job

- Cashier / customer service: 15+ (Where state law allows; some shifts require 16)
- Departments using restricted equipment: null+ (Higher minimum set per posting)

## By state (youngest possible age)

| State | Age | Work permit |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 15 | needed |
| Alaska | 15 | needed |
| Arizona | 15 | no |
| Arkansas | 15 | no |
| California | 15 | needed |
| Colorado | 15 | no |
| Connecticut | 16 | needed |
| Delaware | 15 | needed |
| District of Columbia | 15 | needed |
| Florida | 15 | no |
| Georgia | 15 | needed |
| Hawaii | 15 | needed |
| Idaho | 15 | no |
| Illinois | 15 | needed |
| Indiana | 15 | no |
| Iowa | 15 | no |
| Kansas | 15 | no |
| Kentucky | 15 | no |
| Louisiana | 15 | needed |
| Maine | 15 | needed |
| Maryland | 15 | needed |
| Massachusetts | 15 | needed |
| Michigan | 15 | needed |
| Minnesota | 15 | no |
| Mississippi | 15 | no |
| Missouri | 15 | needed |
| Montana | 15 | no |
| Nebraska | 15 | needed |
| Nevada | 15 | no |
| New Hampshire | 15 | needed |
| New Jersey | 15 | needed |
| New Mexico | 15 | needed |
| New York | 15 | needed |
| North Carolina | 15 | needed |
| North Dakota | 15 | needed |
| Ohio | 15 | needed |
| Oklahoma | 15 | needed |
| Oregon | 15 | no |
| Pennsylvania | 15 | needed |
| Rhode Island | 15 | needed |
| South Carolina | 15 | no |
| South Dakota | 15 | no |
| Tennessee | 15 | no |
| Texas | 15 | no |
| Utah | 15 | no |
| Vermont | 15 | no |
| Virginia | 15 | needed |
| Washington | 15 | needed |
| West Virginia | 15 | needed |
| Wisconsin | 15 | needed |
| Wyoming | 15 | no |

## Questions

**How old do you have to be to work at Wegmans?**
You have to be at least 15 to work at Wegmans. State law can raise the age.

**Does Wegmans hire 14-year-olds?**
No. Wegmans says the earliest age for any of its jobs is 15.

**Can you work at Wegmans at 15?**
Yes, 15 is Wegmans' minimum hiring age. Some jobs and shifts need you to be 16 because of state labor laws, so check the age listed in the job details of each posting before you apply.

**Do I need a work permit to work at Wegmans?**
Possibly. Wegmans says you may need a work permit if you're offered a job. New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and several other Wegmans states have permit or working-paper rules for minors, so check yours.

**Does Wegmans give scholarships to teen employees?**
Wegmans runs an employee scholarship program and says it has awarded scholarships to more than 48,000 employees since 1984. Ask about eligibility rules once you're hired.

## Sources

- Careers FAQ - Wegmans: https://www.wegmans.com/service/faq/careers/
- Job Seeker Resources - Wegmans Careers: https://jobs.wegmans.com/job-seeker-resources
- Cashier - Wegmans, Princeton, NJ: https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/cashier-princeton-nj--f4bf15f2-57bf-4692-be31-495ebabac549
- These companies hire 14- and 15-year-olds (Scripps News / Simplemost): https://scrippsnews.com/stories/these-22-companies-hire-14--and-15-year-olds-1/

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