Kelsey France
According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, "In July 2022, there were 21.0 million employed 16- to 24-year-olds."
Grocery Stores
Shoprite hires at the age of 16 and pays about $9 – $16 per hour
Kroger hires permit-possessing 14-year-olds and pays about $14-$18 per hour
Publix may hire as young as age 14 pay is about $12-$15 per hour
Stop and Shop hires at age 16 $9-$16 per hour
Wegmans hires at age 15 and pays around $10 – $16 per hour
Fast Food Restaurants
Baskin Robins hires at age 14 $12.27- $13.93 per hour
Chickfila Typically hires at age 16 but some locations may hire 14 & 15 for $13-$17 an hour
Dairy Queen hires at the age of 16 and pays somewhere between minimum wage and $12 an hour
McDonald’s hires at age 14 and pays between a range of $8-$14
Starbucks hires at age 16 and pays about $9-$17 per hour
Tacobell hires at age 16 and pays $12-$15 an hour
Wendys hire at age 16 but applicants can be as young as 15 years old and the pay is about $12-$15 an hour
Entertainment
AMC Theaters hires at 17 years old and pay about $10 -$12 an hour
Six Flags hires at 14 and pay about $12-$13 an hour
Local State Fairs hire around age 16 and pay about $10-$14 an hour
Waterparks hire at age 16 typically and pay about $9-$13 an hour
Tips For New Workers
Make sure to look for a job that fits into your schedule when you have conflicting events.
After you have been selected for an interview, dress accordingly.
During the hiring process, make sure to get your working papers from your school’s main office. Have your physician and guidance counselor sign your papers before giving them to your employer.