# How old do you have to be to work at Zaxby's?

You can work at Zaxby's from age 15 at some locations, but most restaurants hire at 16. Most Zaxby's locations are independently owned franchises, and each owner sets their own minimum age. State law can raise the age.

Zaxby's does not publish one company-wide minimum age; most restaurants are run by franchise owners who set their own. Most crew postings ask for 16 or older, but at least one Georgia location has posted crew jobs open to 15-year-olds.

- Minimum age: 15
- Most locations: 16
- Franchised: mostly
- Pay: $9–$15/hour (Crew/cashier, from postings in Byron, GA ($9-14) and Wilson, NC ($12-15); varies by location and state minimum wage)
- Confidence: From job postings
- Checked: 2026-10-10

## By job

- Team member / cashier / cook: 16+ (Most postings; at least one Georgia location accepts 15)

## 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 Zaxby's?**
You can work at Zaxby's from age 15 at some locations, but most restaurants hire at 16. Most Zaxby's locations are independently owned franchises, and each owner sets their own minimum age. State law can raise the age.

**Does Zaxby's hire at 14?**
We could not find any Zaxby's posting or official page that hires 14-year-olds. Most locations ask for 16 or older, so at 14 it is better to look at other employers or check back later.

**Does Zaxby's hire at 15?**
Some do. At least one Georgia Zaxby's has posted crew and cashier jobs for applicants 15 and older. Most locations still ask for 16, and each franchise owner sets its own rule, so check the posting for the restaurant near you.

**How much does Zaxby's pay teens?**
Postings we saw paid about $9 to $15 an hour for crew and cashier jobs, depending on the location and state.

**Do I need a work permit to work at Zaxby's?**
That depends on your state, not Zaxby's. Some states require a work permit or age certificate for workers under 18; your school counselor or state labor department can tell you.

## Sources

- Zaxby's - Hwy 247 Connector, Byron, GA: Crew Member Cashier: https://www.workstream.us/j/fec8dafa/zaxbys/byron-19325/crew-member-cashier-c734ee94?locale=en
- Zaxby's - Wilson, NC: Cashier: https://www.workstream.us/j/32945852/zaxbys/wilson-13227/cashier-ab28a4d1?locale=en

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