Places That Hire at 15 Years Old
Where can you work at 15 years old? Here's a list of popular restaurants, grocery stores, and entertainment venues near you to earn some extra cash.
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Are you a younger worker? You might be surprised at how many paid job opportunities are available.
Fifteen-year-olds can often find work in these types of businesses:
- Restaurants
- Grocery stores
- Entertainment venues
Keep reading for nationwide restaurant chains and retailers that hire responsible workers at 14 and 15.
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Restaurants that Hire at 14-15 Years Old
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Food service jobs are a great place to start your job search. Restaurants and cafes are always hiring and you can increase your base pay with tips for excellent customer service.
1. Arby's
Arby's is famous for their stacked roast beef sandwiches. And there are over 3,400 Arby's locations across the country. You can snag jobs as the cashier or in food prep and cleaning positions.
Hiring age, work schedule, and pay will vary by location and specific state laws.
- Average starting pay: $10/hour
- Browse Arby's jobs
2. Burger King
Home of the Whopper and other flame-broiled burgers, Burger King has over 17,000 locations. You can get hired for jobs in their cleanup crew, cashier, and more.
- Average starting pay: $10/hour
- Browse Burger King jobs
3. Baskin Robbins
Who doesn't love Baskin Robbins' free birthday scoop? Get to know their endless collection of ice cream flavors. Plus, they have over 3,000 locations in the U.S. and a ton of open positions.
Baskin Robbins is also owned by Dunkin' Donuts, so if you don't see any openings at your local ice cream shop, head over to their parent company.
- Average starting pay: $11/hour
- Browse Baskin Robbins jobs
4. Kentucky Fried Chicken
KFC has over 22,000 locations worldwide and over 4,400 stores in the U.S. This should be one of the first places you look for a job at.
The fried chicken franchise usually has positions for customer service or in their cleanup crew.
- Average starting pay: $8/hour
- Browse KFC jobs
5. Ben and Jerry's
Ben and Jerry's has more unique and adventurous flavors than your average ice cream shop. Some of their store hire workers as young as 14 years old.
- Average starting pay: $15/hour
- Browse Ben and Jerry's jobs
6. Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen also has 4,000+ storefronts nationwide, but available jobs will vary by location. Most people take jobs as a cashier, food prep or cook, or as the restaurant cleaner.
- Average starting pay: $9/hour
- Browse Dairy Queen jobs
7. Boston Market
At 450 stores in 28 states, Boston Market has fewer locations than most of the retailers on this list. But it's hard to resist their roasted meats (like the rotisserie chicken) and super popular side dishes.
Boston Market hires applicants who are 15 and up for dishwasher and server roles.
- Average starting pay: $10/hour
- Browse Boston Market jobs
8. Chick-Fil-A
Fried chicken sandwiches are everywhere nowadays. But CFA is still the original. Since starting in Hapeville, Georgia, Chick-Fil-A now has over 2,000 restaurants in almost 50 states.
Plus, Chick-Fil-A locations are always closed on Sundays. So, you get plenty of rest before starting school on Monday.
Wages and hiring ages vary since Chick-Fil-A locations are independently owned and operated.
- Average starting pay: $14/hour
- Browse Chick-Fil-A jobs
9. McDonald's
There's a McDonald's on just about every corner. You can get a part-time job in serving, cooking, and restaurant maintenance at one of their 14,000+ U.S. locations.
- Average starting pay: $11 - $17/hour
- Browse McDonald's jobs
10. Pizza Hut
Looking to fund your pizza habit? Pizza Hut now has over 7,000 stores in the U.S. Some locations hire 15 years olds for cleaning and cashier positions.
- Average starting pay: $11/hour
- Browse Pizza Hut jobs
11. Papa Murphy's
Here's one more pizza chain option. Papa Murphy's has more than 1,500 locations in 38 states, so you're likely to find a job near you.
- Average starting pay: $9/hour
- Browse Papa Murphy's jobs
Grocery Stores that Hire 14-15 Year Olds
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Your local supermarket could always use the extra help. Here are popular grocery stores to apply to.
1. Kroger
Kroger has over 2,700 grocery stores under different names like Ralph's, Food 4 Less, and Fry's. Some stores will hire workers as young as 14 years old. But be sure to check the employment laws of your individual state.
- Average starting pay: $15/hour
- Browse Kroger jobs
2. Publix
There are over 1,100 Publix grocery stores in 7 southern states. If you live in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, or South Carolina, try to apply here.
They'll hire cashiers, floral clerks, and service desk clerks as young as 14 years old.
- Average starting pay: $9/hour
- Browse Publix jobs
3. Safeway
Since opening in 1915, Safeway has over 1,300 locations throughout the nation. Many locations will hire 14 and 15 year olds for grocery bagger and cart runner jobs.
- Average starting pay: $14/hour
- Browse Safeway jobs
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Entertainment Venues that Hire 14 and 15 Year Olds
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You don't need to limit your job search to just restaurants and supermarkets. If you're looking for more excitement, consider the options below.
1. AMC Theaters
This option is great for movie lovers. AMC Theaters has over 600 locations in the country and you could be hired as part of their cleanup crew, cashier, or work the food stands.
- Average starting pay: $9/hour
- Browse AMC Theaters jobs
2. Six Flags
Love rollercoasters? Six Flags hosts 26 amusement parks and water parks across North America. And they do employ teens as young as 14 for various jobs. Positions depend on the location and season.
- Average starting pay: $14/hour
- Browse Six Flags jobs
- Water parks
- Rock climbing centers
- Trampoline parks
- Indoor water parks
- Arcades
- Laser tag centers
Average Pay for 15-Year-Old-Friendly Jobs
As a 15-year-old, you've got more job opportunities than you might expect. Below are just a few popular job ideas for 15-year-olds, plus the average houly pay you can expect to make.
| Job Ideas for 15-Year-Olds | Average Pay |
|---|---|
| Work at a restaurant | $10 per hour |
| Work at a grocery store | $12 per hour |
| Work at an entertainment venue | $11 per hour |
| Do online surveys | $5 per hour |
| Babysitting | $15 per hour |
| Sell art or handmade goods online | Varies depending on what you sell |
| Tutoring | $20 per hour |
| Dogwalking | $14 per hour |
Bottom line
Many jobs require applicants to be 18+. Still, there are a few reliable places that hire kids who are under 16. Take a look at opportunities for teens to make money.
And don't forget, you can always work for yourself as a babysitter, pet sitter, dog walker, lawnmower, housecleaner, or even mobile car washer. Just talk to the folks in your neighborhood to market your services, and soon you'll have a network of customers.
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