What Is Average Weekly Hours?

According to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average workweek for all employees (including part-time) working in private industries in the United States amounted to about 34.6 hours in 2020.

What is the average work hours per week?

The average American works 34.4 hours per week, as of May 2019. For people between 25-54, the national average work week comes in at 40.5 hours. Men work an average of 41 hours each week, while women work an average of 36.4 hours.

What is the standard work week in the US?

The traditional American business hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, representing a workweek of five eight-hour days comprising 40 hours in total.