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

Real minimum hiring ages for 91 US employers — from their careers pages and job postings — checked against your state's teen work laws.

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Teen work rules by state

Tap a state for its minimum age, work permit and hour limits.

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How we check

  1. The company first. We read each employer's careers site and FAQ for an official minimum age.
  2. Then real postings. Job ads often say “must be 14+” or “16 or older” — we note the age and the state.
  3. Then your state's law. The stricter rule wins, so we show the youngest age that's actually legal where you live.