Teen Jobs for 14 year olds

Alright, you just turned 14 years old and you are looking to make some spending cash.  The first question is usually, where can i get a job at 14 years old.

We will break down the options and general labor laws for different age groups of teens.  We will break it down into three categories:

  • Teens over 18- You are the lucky ones.  You can work anywhere any time you want.
  • Teens 16-18-  You can work any job (with the exception of those labeled hazardous) for any amount of time.
             Hazardous Jobs

  • operating a forklift
  • operating power equipment
  • roofing,wrecking,excavating
  • mining,logging
  • meat packing
  • exposure to radiation
  • exposure to exposives


  • Teens 14-15- You are able to work in nonhazardous jobs, but your hours are severly limited.  Of course, you can not work during school hours and can only work three hours per week day.  During the school year you are limited to working 18 hours per week.  During the summer you are able to work up to 40 hours.
Please note, these are general federal guidelines and your individual state regulations may be different.