Teens are taking charge of their money one shift at a time

Answer: 33% 

Questions:

• How does earning their own income change the way someone make decisions about saving, spending, and planning ahead?
• What are some smart ways teens can use their paychecks to build long-term financial habits?
• What tradeoffs do teens face when balancing school, activities, and a part-time job?

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Behind the numbers (Piper Sandler): 

In a Fall 2025 survey of 10,969 teens with an average age of 15.7, 33% reported being currently part-time employed

About the Author

Dave Martin

Dave joins NGPF with 15 years of teaching experience in math and computer science. After joining the New York City Teaching Fellows program and earning a Master's degree in Education from Pace University, his teaching career has taken him to New York, New Jersey and a summer in the north of Ghana. Dave firmly believes that financial literacy is vital to creating well-rounded students that are prepared for a complex and highly competitive world. During what free time two young daughters will allow, Dave enjoys video games, Dungeons & Dragons, cooking, gardening, and taking naps.