General minimum
16
Tier S / Mass Retail Hourly
Target minimum age requirements
Quick answer
Target age requirements
A safe default for Target is 16 depending on role and state law. Front-end team member roles typically 16+. Distribution center, forklift, and management roles 18+.
Higher-age roles
forklift: 18, management: 18, distribution_center: 18
Source confidence
source-backed fact sheet
Hiring guide
Details for applicants
Roles that can require a higher age
- Driving, delivery, forklift, heavy equipment, and warehouse equipment roles.
- Alcohol service, casino, travel, overnight, and management roles.
- Healthcare, finance, regulated, or professional roles with certification or background requirements.
What varies by role or location
Target details can vary by role, location, department, business unit, current posting, and local law. Treat policy pages as a verification checklist unless the exact role page confirms the answer.
Source confidence: source-backed fact sheet.
Evidence layer
Sources and verification
Source Confidence
Tier S fact sheet; policy notes may use archetype defaults when exact public sources are thin.
Worker Language
Use team member for workers and guest for customers.
Hiring Funnel
Target careers portal; typical timeline: varies by store.
What varies by role or location
Target details can vary by role, location, department, business unit, current posting, and local law. Treat policy pages as a verification checklist unless the exact role page confirms the answer.
Sources
Known Limitations
Verify current video interview flow and role-specific language before launch.
Last Updated
2026-04-25
Applicant Check
Verify the active posting, local site rules, recruiter messages, and state-specific requirements before applying.
Common questions
Target Age Requirements FAQ
Is the Target age requirements policy confirmed?
Use this as a source-aware guide, not a guarantee. Source confidence: source-backed fact sheet.
What should I verify before relying on this age requirements page?
Check the active job posting, local site instructions, recruiter messages, and state-specific rules.
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