Key Insights ✓ Over 25 national employers currently hire at 15, including McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, and Publix. ✓ Average starting pay is between $10–$14 per hour, depending on the job and location. ✓ Most 15-year-olds need a work permit and parental consent to work legally in the United States. ✓ Federal labor laws limit 15-year-olds to…
