How Old Do You Have to Be to Work at Wegmans? (2026)

Wegmans' hiring age policy

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 by job

18+

15Cashier / customer service

Job	Age	Note
Cashier / customer service	15+	Where state law allows; some shifts require 16
Departments using restricted equipment	?	Higher minimum set per posting

How to apply at Wegmans

Search jobs at jobs.wegmans.com by keyword or location, open a posting and click 'Apply Now'. You may need a work permit if you're offered a job.

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Wegmans Scholarship Program (scholarships to more than 48,000 employees since 1984)
Flexible scheduling

Wegmans hiring age by state

The youngest age Wegmans could hire you at in each state: the company's minimum or the state's, whichever is higher. “✓ seen” means we found a real Wegmans posting there accepting that age.

From 15From 16✓ Seen in a posting

Show the table for all states

State	Youngest age	Work permit	Hours at 14–15 (school week)
Alabama	15+	Needed	18 h
Alaska	15+	Needed	18 h
Arizona	15+	No	18 h
Arkansas	15+	No	18 h
California	15+	Needed	18 h
Colorado	15+	No	18 h
Connecticut	16+ state law	Needed	—
Delaware	15+	Needed	18 h
District of Columbia	15+	Needed	18 h
Florida	15+	No	15 h
Georgia	15+	Needed	18 h
Hawaii	15+	Needed	18 h
Idaho	15+	No	18 h
Illinois	15+	Needed	18 h
Indiana	15+	No	18 h
Iowa	15+	No	18 h
Kansas	15+	No	18 h
Kentucky	15+	No	18 h
Louisiana	15+	Needed	18 h
Maine	15+	Needed	18 h
Maryland	15+	Needed	18 h
Massachusetts	15+	Needed	18 h
Michigan	15+	Needed	18 h
Minnesota	15+	No	18 h
Mississippi	15+	No	18 h
Missouri	15+	Needed	18 h
Montana	15+	No	18 h
Nebraska	15+	Needed	18 h
Nevada	15+	No	18 h
New Hampshire	15+	Needed	18 h
New Jersey	15+ ✓ seen	Needed	18 h
New Mexico	15+	Needed	18 h
New York	15+	Needed	18 h
North Carolina	15+	Needed	18 h
North Dakota	15+	Needed	18 h
Ohio	15+	Needed	18 h
Oklahoma	15+	Needed	18 h
Oregon	15+	No	18 h
Pennsylvania	15+	Needed	18 h
Rhode Island	15+	Needed	18 h
South Carolina	15+	No	18 h
South Dakota	15+	No	18 h
Tennessee	15+	No	18 h
Texas	15+	No	18 h
Utah	15+	No	18 h
Vermont	15+	No	18 h
Virginia	15+	Needed	18 h
Washington	15+	Needed	16 h
West Virginia	15+	Needed	18 h
Wisconsin	15+	Needed	18 h
Wyoming	15+	No	18 h

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.

Other places that hire at 15

Sources

Careers FAQ - Wegmans (2026) — Official: earliest age requirement is 15; may need a work permit
Job Seeker Resources - Wegmans Careers (2026) — Official: minimum hiring age 15; some roles/shifts require 16; each posting lists its minimum age; scholarship program
Cashier - Wegmans, Princeton, NJ (2026) — NJ posting: 'Must be 15 years or older' (seen in search index; page blocked direct fetch)
These companies hire 14- and 15-year-olds (Scripps News / Simplemost) (2023) — Reporting: Wegmans accepts teens as young as 15 as cashiers and in customer service

Last checked October 10, 2026. See a different age at your Wegmans? Tell us.