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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 — pick your state below.

From job postings · checked October 2026

Zaxby's hiring age policy

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 by job

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16Team member / cashier / cook
JobAgeNote
Team member / cashier / cook16+Most postings; at least one Georgia location accepts 15

How much does Zaxby's pay teens?

$9–$15 an hour — Crew/cashier, from postings in Byron, GA ($9-14) and Wilson, NC ($12-15); varies by location and state minimum wage

How to apply at Zaxby's

Apply through the job posting for the specific restaurant (many locations use online hiring apps) or ask in person; under-18s may need a work permit depending on the state.

Zaxby's hiring age by state

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

From 15From 16✓ Seen in a posting
Show the table for all states
StateYoungest ageWork permitHours at 14–15 (school week)
Alabama15+Needed18 h
Alaska15+Needed18 h
Arizona15+No18 h
Arkansas15+No18 h
California15+Needed18 h
Colorado15+No18 h
Connecticut16+ state lawNeeded—
Delaware15+Needed18 h
District of Columbia15+Needed18 h
Florida15+No15 h
Georgia15+ ✓ seenNeeded18 h
Hawaii15+Needed18 h
Idaho15+No18 h
Illinois15+Needed18 h
Indiana15+No18 h
Iowa15+No18 h
Kansas15+No18 h
Kentucky15+No18 h
Louisiana15+Needed18 h
Maine15+Needed18 h
Maryland15+Needed18 h
Massachusetts15+Needed18 h
Michigan15+Needed18 h
Minnesota15+No18 h
Mississippi15+No18 h
Missouri15+Needed18 h
Montana15+No18 h
Nebraska15+Needed18 h
Nevada15+No18 h
New Hampshire15+Needed18 h
New Jersey15+Needed18 h
New Mexico15+Needed18 h
New York15+Needed18 h
North Carolina15+Needed18 h
North Dakota15+Needed18 h
Ohio15+Needed18 h
Oklahoma15+Needed18 h
Oregon15+No18 h
Pennsylvania15+Needed18 h
Rhode Island15+Needed18 h
South Carolina15+No18 h
South Dakota15+No18 h
Tennessee15+No18 h
Texas15+No18 h
Utah15+No18 h
Vermont15+No18 h
Virginia15+Needed18 h
Washington15+Needed16 h
West Virginia15+Needed18 h
Wisconsin15+Needed18 h
Wyoming15+No18 h

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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.

Other places that hire at 15

Sources

  1. Zaxby's - Hwy 247 Connector, Byron, GA: Crew Member Cashier (2026-10) — minAge 15 ('Must be 15 years of age or older'), Georgia; pay $9-14/hr
  2. Zaxby's - Wilson, NC: Cashier (2026-10) — typicalAge 16 ('Must be 16 years of age or older'); pay $12-15/hr

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