Work and Travel USA 2027
The best program there is for university students: spend your summer vacation in the USA. Work a paid seasonal job for 3–4 months, then travel the country on the money you earned. Believe. Try. Be sure.
Typical jobs & wages
Hotels & resorts
$14–19/hr
Beach and mountain resort towns
The classic: US seasonal businesses need thousands of extra hands every summer — housing often provided
Restaurants & cafés
$12–16/hr + tips
East Coast beach towns
Tips can double a paycheck in a busy season
Amusement parks
$13–16/hr
Ohio, New Jersey, Wisconsin Dells
Pool lifeguard
$14–18/hr
Maryland, Virginia
Certification arranged before departure
Retail & grocery
$13–15/hr
Resort towns nationwide
Second job (after arrival)
your call
Wherever you are
Two or even three jobs at once is allowed — if you have the stamina
Season dates & application timeline
Northern-hemisphere summer
May – September 2027
Work 3–4 months, then a 30-day grace period to travel. Exact dates follow your country's official program date chart.
Southern-hemisphere summer
December 2026 – March 2027
For countries whose university vacation falls in the northern winter — the US ski-resort season.
Registration for summer 2027 is open now. Every market closes months before the season — and the earlier you register, the lower the price and the better the choice of jobs. The best vacancies always go first.