Country children aged under 15 years are more likely to have paid part-time jobs than their city counterparts.
Data from Victoria's child employment regulator showed while there were three times as many children living in the metropolitan area than in regions, country children comprised 49 per cent of the workforce under 15 years old.
Businesses must hold a child employment licence before employing anyone under 15 and inform the Wage Inspectorate.
Regional businesses own 52 per cent of the licences.
The licences do not include children in entertainment for which there is an industry specific licence.
The Wage Inspectorate said data suggested children in regional areas were more likely to be looking for part time jobs and stressed businesses ensure they understand the child employment licencing system and rules around supervision, rest breaks and working hours.
Children can work in retail and hospitality from age 13.
There is no charge for licences and businesses can employ multiple children under the one licence.
Wage Inspectorate commissioner for Victoria Robert Hortie said kids working in regional areas could be a great help to businesses and the experience can be invaluable to them.
It's a win-win as long as it is done safely and legally, he said.