The Careers With The Most and Fewest Weekly Work Hours

In a recent survey that was conducted by SalaryExplorer, participants were asked how many hours in a week they work. The results were grouped and aggregated by career type as well as individual job titles. Below are the results.

The numbers below are global and it is the average for all countries in the world. The average for each country may differ drastically. The purpose of this study is to compare the workload across different career domains and fields irrespective of the location.

Weekly Worked Hours By Career Type

Career Type	Hours
Teaching / Education	39
Translation	40
Recreation and Lifestyle	40
Telecommunication	42
Environmental	42
Information Technology	42
Counseling	42
Care Giving and Child Care	42
Fundraising and Non Profit	42
Insurance	42
Customer Service and Call Center	43
Legal	43
Human Resources	43
Government and Defence	43
Administration / Reception / Secretarial	43
Business Planning	43
Advertising / Grapic Design	43
Science and Technical Services	43
Public Relations	43
Healthcare	44
Banking	44
Procurement	44
Quality Control	44
Fashion and Apparel	44
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology	44
Architecture	44
Marketing	44
Accounting and Finance	44
Publishing and Printing	44
Media / Broadcasting / Arts	45
Sales	45
Airlines / Aviation	45
Pet Care	45
Fitness / Lifestyle	45
Engineering	45
Real Estate	45
Import and Export	45
Factory and Manufacturing	46
Automotive	46
Facilities / Maintenance / Repair	46
Executive and Management	46
Electrical and Electronics Trades	47
Law Enforcement / Security	48
Energy	48
Construction	49
Food / Hospitality / Tourism	51
Courier / Delivery / Transport	52
Cleaning and Housekeeping	53
Gardening / Farming / Fishing	54

Observations

Teaching and education tops the list as the field with the fewest worked hours in a week at just 39 hours. This was very much expected given that schools roughly start at 8 AM and finish at 2 PM.

Translation services came in close second with 40 hours in a week. Also in second place are people who work in recreation-related jobs.

The shocking one was Information Technology, which came in 6th place with a global average of 42 hours in a week. IT jobs are traditionally known to be high demanding with long working hours, but perhaps the rise in automation tools has reduced the workload expected from individuals.

The most demanding careers were concentrated in housekeeping and farming/gardening jobs, which averaged 53 and 54 hours in a week respectively. Also among the high demanding careers are courier and delivery jobs and as well as hospitality, both averaging 50+ hours a week, which is somehow expected.

Weekly Worked Hours By Job Title

Job Title	Hours
Teacher	36
Lecturer	38
CopyWriter	38
Photographer	39
Bookkeeper	40
Insurance Underwriter	40
Data Analyst	40
Legal Assistant	41
Translator	41
Financial Assistant	41
Executive Personal Assistant	41
Business Intelligence Analyst	41
HR Consultant	41
Call Center Team Leader	41
Market Research Analyst	41
Software Architect	41
Risk Analyst	41
Architectural Drafter	42
IT Consultant	42
Developer / Programmer	42
Client Service Representative	42
Accounting Clerk	42
Software Engineer	42
Web Developer	42
Telecommunications Analyst	42
Telecommunication Project Manager	42
PHP Developer	42
Quality Control Auditor	42
Life Scientist	42
Sales Assistant	42
Banking Business Analyst	42
Office Manager	42
Insurance Analyst	42
Systems Analyst	42
Internal Bank Auditor	42
Help Desk Support	42
Business Analyst	42
Financial Administrator	42
Advertising Manager	42
Art Director	42
Marketing Coordinator	42
Aerospace Engineer	42
Process Engineer	42
Telecommunications Engineer	42
Credit Analyst	42
Recruiting Manager	42
Executive Assistant	42
Office Coordinator	42
Business Consultant	43
Administrative Assistant	43
Internal Auditor	43
Recruiter	43
Design Engineer	43
Internal Compliance Officer	43
Personal Assistant	43
HR Associate	43
Customer Care Representative	43
Graphic Designer	43
Architectural Designer	43
Customer Service Representative	43
Network Engineer	43
Customer Service Team Leader	43
Legal Advisor	43
Market Development Manager	43
Banking Risk Analyst	43
Manufacturing Engineer	43
Environmental Engineer	43
CAD Drafter	43
HR Administrator	43
Actuary	43
Systems Architect	43
Nurse	43
Business Development	43
Project Manager	43
Financial Analyst	43
Product Development Engineer	43
Information Technology Administrator	43
Supply Chain Manager	43
Oil and Petrochemical Engineer	43
Industrial Engineer	43
Customer Service Manager	43
Import Logistics Specialist	43
Human Resources Manager	43
Sales Consultant	43
Recruitment Officer	43
Creative Director	43
Quality Assurance Engineer	43
Business Administrator	43
Financial Controller	43
Product Marketing Manager	43
Administrative Manager	43
Travel Agent	44
Designer	44
Marketing Director	44
Information Technology Support	44
Quality Control Analyst	44
Auditing Manager	44
External Auditor	44
Marketing Specialist	44
Staff Accountant	44
Database Administrator	44
Human Resources Assistant Manager	44
System Administrator	44
Marketing Executive	44
Architect	44
Automotive Technician	44
Financial Manager	44
Secretary	44
Editor	44
Production Supervisor	44
Marketing Manager	44
Bank Relationship Manager	44
Accounts Executive	44
Project Engineer	44
Accounting Manager	44
Payroll Supervisor	44
Bartender	44
Product Manager	44
Deputy General Manager	44
Accounting Assistant	44
Marketing Assistant	44
Key Account Manager	44
Executive Director	44
CEO Secretary	44
Market Research Manager	44
Receptionist	44
Chief Information Technology Officer	44
Quality Manager	44
Engineering Project Manager	44
Business Development Manager	44
Product Engineer	44
Management Accountant	44
Computer Technician	44
Customer Service Executive	44
Sales Representative	44
Information Technology Manager	44
Sales Engineer	44
Call Center Representative	44
Facilities Manager	44
Purchasing Assistant	44
Interior Designer	44
Tax Manager	44
Purchasing Manager	44
Financial Accountant	44
Delivery Driver	44
Electrical Engineering Manager	44
Chartered Accountant	44
Banking Operations Department Manager	44
Regional Sales Manager	44
Accountant	45
Human Resources Officer	45
Maintenance Engineer	45
Brand Manager	45
Assistant to CEO	45
National Sales Manager	45
Laboratory Technician	45
Area Sales Manager	45
Cleaner	45
Engineer	45
Private Banker	45
Electrician	45
HRIS Manager	45
Assistant Bank Manager	45
Supervisor	45
Dentist	45
Management Support Secretary	45
Executive Secretary	45
Electrical Engineer	45
Fund Accountant	45
Logistics Manager	45
Bank Branch Manager	45
Area Director	45
Attorney	45
Network Administrator	45
Architectural Manager	45
Call Center Manager	45
Facilities Maintenance Manager	45
Materials Engineer	45
Mechanic	45
Windows System Administrator	45
Information Technology Director	45
Assistant Operations Manager	45
Mechanical Engineer	45
Pharmacist	45
Chief Financial Officer	45
Director	45
HVAC Engineer	46
Country Manager	46
Cashier	46
Mechanical Engineering Manager	46
Financial Director	46
Sales Manager	46
Safety Engineer	46
Retail Store Sales Person	46
Import and Export Manager	46
Clerk	46
Aircraft Mechanic	46
General Medical Practitioner	46
Operations Manager	46
Welder	46
Carpenter	46
Warehouse Manager	46
Production Engineer	46
Vice President	46
Service Manager	46
Maintenance Worker	46
Area Manager	46
Regional Director	47
Teller	47
Assistant Retail Store Manager	47
General Manager	47
Geologist	47
Manufacturing Manager	47
Chief Operating Officer	47
Chief Accountant	47
Chief Executive Officer	47
Construction Project Coordinator	47
Quantity Surveyor	47
Sales Executive	47
Security Manager	47
Civil Engineer	48
Director of Operations	48
Managing Director	48
Mine Engineer	48
Staff Nurse	48
Field Engineer	48
Quality Control Engineer	48
Quality Control Supervisor	48
Keyboard and Data Entry Operator	48
Electronics Technician	48
Branch Manager	48
Production Manager	48
Security Officer	49
Construction Project Manager	49
Warehouse Supervisor	49
Construction Project Engineer	49
Retail Store Manager	49
Mining Team Leader	49
Marine Engineer	50
Foreman	50
Service Advisor	50
Health and Safety Officer	50
Waiter / Waitress	50
Cook	50
Security Guard	50
Construction Supervisor	50
Transportation and Shipping Supervisor	51
Document Controller	51
Store Keeper	51
Planning Engineer	51
Pilot	52
Construction Manager	52
Land Surveyor	53
Chef	54
Restaurant Manager	54
Site engineer	55
Truck Driver	56
Hotel Manager	57
Executive Chef	61
Driver	62
Domestic Housekeeper	74