How old do you have to be to work at McDonald's?

March 03, 2021

Please contact the store you are interested in to learn about hiring practices, visit the McDonald's Restaurant Locator page. There are two types of McDonald's restaurants: company-owned restaurants and restaurants independently owned and operated by franchisees. The hiring policies and procedures regarding age may vary between these businesses.

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