- Babysitter. Babysitting is easily one of the best jobs for 16-year-olds.
- Golf Caddy. If you live in a fair-weather state with golf courses, working as a golf caddy is one of the best-paying jobs for 16-year-olds around.
- Farmhand.
- Restaurant Server.
- Newspaper Delivery.
- Dog Walker.
- Gardener.
- Tutor.
- House Sitter. People don't like to leave their house alone when they go on vacation or for a long business trip.
- Pet Sitter.
- Amusement Park Ride Operator.
- Carnival Game Attendant.
- Lot Attendant.
- Event Ticket Taker.
- Actor at a Renaissance Fair.
- Gift Wrapper.
Do most 16 year olds have jobs?
In July 2021, 54.4 percent of young people (persons ages 16 to 24) were employed, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.
What jobs pay the best for 16 year olds?
- Cashier. National average salary: $10.55 per hour.
- Actor. National average salary: $11.00 per hour.
- Sales associate. National average salary: $11.06 per hour.
- Server. National average salary: $11.42 per hour.
- Caddy.
- Lifeguard.
- Retail merchandiser.
- Landscape laborer.
What is a good first job for a 16 year old?
Babysitter Babysitting is easily one of the best jobs for 16-year-olds. It's a flexible option that won't interrupt a school schedule. Plus, if you're babysitting in at night, once the children go to bed, you can spend your time working on homework while you earn some cash.
Where do most 16 year olds work?
Typical jobs for 16-year-olds include positions in retail, fast-food service and grocery stores, but these are not the only types of employers that hire high schoolers. Many 16-year-olds get their first jobs in movie theaters, amusement parks, tutoring centers and big-box stores.
What do you need for a job at 16?
- School and employment records. Almost every job application will ask for your contact information, job history, and education or training.
- Birth certificate.
- Driver's license.
- Social Security card.
- Work permits.
- Under 18.
- Criminal record, or rap sheet.