How many hours can a 14 year old work in Pennsylvania during summer?

During summer or school breaks, a 14-year-old in Pennsylvania can work up to 8 hr per day and 40 hr per week, time window 07:00 – 21:00.

Does a 14 year old need a work permit in Pennsylvania?

Yes. Pennsylvania requires a work permit for 14-year-olds. The minor applies in person at the school district's Issuing Officer with proof of age and a parent or guardian's signature. The permit is general (not job-specific) and remains valid until age 18 or revocation.

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What jobs can a 14 year old do in Pennsylvania?

Q: What jobs can a 14 year old do in Pennsylvania?

Yes — a 14-year-old can work in Pennsylvania with the following limits during the school year: 3 hr per school day, 18 hr per week, time window 07:00 – 19:00. Work permit required.

Quick answer for 14-year-olds in Pennsylvania — what hours are legal, whether a work permit is required, and the most common allowed jobs. Built directly from Pennsylvania state labor code.

Updated: 2026-05-26

Quick answer

Can a 14-year-old work?: Yes
Work permit: Required
Minimum work age: 14+

Legal work hours

Pennsylvania sets different hour caps depending on whether school is in session.

During the school year

Hours per school day: 3 hr
Hours per non-school day: 8 hr
Hours per week: 18 hr
Time window: 07:00 – 19:00

No work during school hours.

Summer / school breaks

Hours per day: 8 hr
Hours per week: 40 hr
Time window: 07:00 – 21:00

Summer hours apply Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Evening cutoff extends to 9:00 PM.

Common allowed jobs for a 14-year-old

General age-appropriate jobs under federal FLSA. Pennsylvania adds its own restricted-occupations list below — check that before accepting any job.

Retail cashier or sales clerk (with PA Work Permit, Form LLC-1)
Pennsylvania requires the LLC-1 Work Permit for every minor under 18; it's general, not job-specific, and valid until age 18.
Counter food-service or drive-thru (no flame cooking)
Federal FLSA hour caps apply: 3 hrs per school day, 18 hrs per school week, 7 AM–7 PM (9 PM June 1–Labor Day).
Office or clerical work — filing, reception, data entry
Tutoring younger students
Park, recreation, or community-center program assistant
Hand-tool yard work for neighbors
Newspaper delivery on a regular route
Federal FLSA carve-out — the PA LLC-1 Work Permit is not required for delivery routes.

Restricted in Pennsylvania

All federal hazardous orders HO-1 through HO-17(29 CFR Part 570)
Operating power-driven meat-processing machines(HO-10)
Roofing operations and work on or about a roof(HO-16)
Door-to-door sales for minors under 16 without adult supervision(43 P.S. §40.7)
Construction work and demolition for minors under 18(43 P.S. §40.7(b))

Other ages in Pennsylvania

Same age, other states

Read the full Pennsylvania rules

This page summarizes the rules for 14-year-olds. For all ages, age-band breakdown, statute citation, and DOL references, see the full state page.

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