What is the minimum working age in the United States?

Under 14

Minimum working age: 12.

The United States is one of 25 countries classified “Under 14” for the minimum working age — 24% of the 106 with data.

Source

Taken from: Wikipedia: Legal working age
Last checked: 15 September 2026
How it was classified: Read directly from the source’s own table, without interpretation.

Nearby countries

Bahamas: 14–15 Minimum working age: 14.
Mexico: 14–15 Minimum working age: 15.
Canada: 16+ Minimum working age: 18.
Cuba: 16+ Minimum working age: 18.
Cayman Islands: 14–15 Minimum working age: 15.
Bermuda: Under 14 Minimum working age: 13.

Other laws in United States

Voting Age: 18
Compulsory Voting: Voluntary

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