Looking for work as a teenager? Many companies hire teens as young as 14! Check out these opportunities and how much you can earn per hour at each job. Remember that hiring processes vary by location, so contact local businesses directly to learn about their specific requirements.
Note: The average hourly rates listed below are based on reported averages for teen-eligible positions. Rates will vary by location and experience.
Jobs for 14-Year-Olds
- AMC Theaters – $15-18/hr Crew members sell tickets, work concessions, and usher auditoriums.
- Bruster’s – $13-16/hr Team members prepare drinks and ice cream treats, take orders, and make change.
- Burger King – $13/hr Jobs include cleaning, operating fryers and microwaves, working the food prep line, and kitchen assistance.
- Chick-fil-A – $13/hr Team members greet customers, take orders, assemble sandwiches, and operate cash registers.
- Culver’s – $13/hr Responsibilities include greeting guests, sanitation tasks, and serving meals.
- Dairy Queen – $13/hr Crew members take orders, prepare food and beverages, maintain clean workspaces, and provide customer service.
- McDonald’s – $13/hr Crew members clean food areas, work the food preparation line, and assist in the kitchen.
- Publix – $14.50/hr Teens can work as cashiers, service desk clerks, and floral clerks, greeting customers and bagging groceries.
- Rita’s Italian Ice – $12/hr Treat team members greet customers, learn about products, and fulfill orders.
- Six Flags – $14/hr Entry-level workers greet and assist guests, and inspect areas for quality, cleanliness, and safety.
- Starbucks – $15.55/hr In Montana only, select locations hire 14-year-olds to greet customers, take orders, and prepare food and drinks.
- Taco Bell – $13/hr Some franchise locations hire teens to take orders, prepare food, and maintain clean environments.
- Tropical Smoothie – $12/hr Some locations hire 14-year-olds to maintain sanitary workstations and assemble fresh food and smoothies.
- Wendy’s – $13/hr Some Nebraska locations hire teens for customer service and cleaning positions.
- Winn-Dixie – $15/hr Teens can work as baggers, restocking bags and assisting customers.
- Safeway – $14/hr Hires 14-year-olds as baggers and cart attendants with proper work permits.
- Braum’s Ice Cream & Dairy – $9/hr Teens can work as cashiers, providing customer service and maintaining clean areas.
- Giant Food – $14/hr Offers positions for young teens in Delaware, Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia locations.
Jobs for 15-Year-Olds
- Baskin-Robbins – $13/hr Team members scoop ice cream, maintain store cleanliness, and greet customers.
- Boston Market – $12/hr Positions include dishwashers or front-end assistants who clean dishes, stock items, and greet guests.
- Chuck E. Cheese – $12/hr Check attendants and cast members greet guests, assist with parties, and monitor game operation.
- Tropical Smoothie Café – $10/hr Positions include smoothie maker and cashier, handling orders and maintaining clean stations.
- YMCA – $14.50/hr Jobs include lifeguards and swim instructors who teach lessons, maintain pool safety, and provide leadership.
- Wegmans – $15/hr This northeastern supermarket chain hires 15-year-olds for cashier and customer service roles.
- California Pizza Kitchen – $13/hr Teens can work as hosts in some states, greeting customers and managing seating.
Jobs for 16-Year-Olds
- American Eagle Outfitters – $14/hr Brand Ambassadors and Sales Associates maintain store organization, learn about products, and enhance customer shopping experiences.
- Best Buy – $13/hr Positions include Cashier, Sales Associate, or Computer Technician with proper experience.
- Buffalo Wild Wings – $17/hr Teens can work as hosts, cooks, or cashiers, greeting guests and preparing meals.
- Casey’s – $14/hr Workers greet guests, operate cash registers, maintain store cleanliness, and prepare food items.
- Chipotle – $16.50/hr Entry-level employees work the burrito line, preparing meals and maintaining clean workspaces.
- Cinemark – $13.50/hr Crew members sell tickets, work concessions, provide movie information, and usher auditoriums.
- Claire’s – $12.50/hr Sales associates process payments, operate cash registers, and greet customers.
- Cold Stone Creamery – $15/hr Crew members greet guests, make ice cream treats, and maintain clean spaces.
- CVS Health – $17/hr Positions include cashiers, sales associates, and beauty care associates who assist customers and share product knowledge.
- Dollar Tree – $12/hr Entry-level workers greet customers, stock shelves, complete transactions, and answer questions.
- Domino’s – $17/hr Team members prepare food, process orders, operate cash registers, and maintain clean environments.
- Friendly’s – $12.50/hr Jobs include ice cream scooper, dishwasher, host, fountain worker, cook, server, and production worker.
- Hot Topic – $14/hr Sales associates provide shopping experiences, greet customers, and complete transactions.
- Jimmy John’s – $12/hr Sandwich artists greet customers, prepare sandwiches, stock ingredients, and maintain clean spaces.
- Journeys – $14/hr Sales associates maintain merchandise displays, update store products, and greet guests.
- Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) – $13/hr Crew members greet customers, clean dining areas, and perform customer service duties.
- Little Caesar’s Pizza – $13/hr Workers take and prepare orders, maintain clean spaces, and rotate between different stations.
- Menchie’s – $12/hr Employees maintain clean spaces, prepare frozen yogurt orders, and provide excellent customer service.
- Panera Bread – $13/hr Daytime team members process orders, learn menu items, assist customers, and maintain clean spaces.
- Popeyes – $13/hr Team members clean work areas, greet guests, operate cooking equipment, and prepare food.
- Regal Cinemas – $17/hr Positions include cashiers, concession workers, and floor staff who sell tickets and maintain cleanliness.
- Target – $17/hr Entry-level jobs include cart attendants, cashiers, sales floor team members, food service workers, and customer service representatives.
- Topgolf – $15/hr Food runners and Bay hosts set up equipment, create memorable experiences, assist with food orders, and maintain facility cleanliness.
- Ulta Beauty – $18.50/hr Beauty Advisors and Task Associates provide customer experiences, determine guest needs, operate cash registers, and maintain store cleanliness.
- Walmart – $15/hr Positions include stockists and cart attendants who maintain inventory, stock shelves, and collect shopping carts.
- Adidas – $15/hr Sales associates help customers find products and maintain store organization.
- Aéropostale – $13/hr Positions available for teens to work as sales associates in this clothing retailer.
- Bed Bath & Beyond – $15/hr Offers jobs for 16-year-olds as sales associates and cashiers.