How old do I have to be to have a job in the UK (payed)?

You can get a job at 14, but there are restrictions on how many hours you can work, and what type of work you can do. You also won’t be eligable for the minimum wage, but WILL be entitled to a wage. This is taken from the directgov website:

When you’re 14, you can be employed in a wide range of jobs, but there are still some that you can’t do. For example you may not work in factories or on a building site. If you’re unsure about whether you can work in certain jobs, check on these with the local authority.

These restrictions last until you become 16 and have left school, when you become classed as a young worker. This means that you’ll have more choice in the jobs you can do. If you are 18 or over, you get the same work rights as adults.

Working hours

There are rules that regulate what times of the day you can work and for how long. These are different depending on your age.

14 year olds There are a lot of rules that control working hours of children, but the basic ones are:

during term time, you can only work for two hours on weekdays and Sundays during term time, you can only work for five hours on Saturdays during a school holiday, you can work for up to five hours on a week day or a Saturday

during a school holiday, you can’t work for more than two hours on a Sunday you cannot work before 7.00 am or after 7.00 pm on any day

All the information here:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/Workandcareers/ Yourrightsandresponsibilitiesatwork/DG_066272