How many hours per week does a part-time employee typically work?

The typical definition of a part-time employee is someone who works fewer hours than a full-time employee, which is conventionally considered to be around 40 hours per week. While there is no universally agreed-upon standard for exactly how many hours constitutes part-time work, the most common understanding is that part-time employees work less than 30 hours per week.

Selecting “less than thirty hours” aligns with the general consensus in labor laws and organizational practices regarding part-time employment. Many employers categorize employees working under 30 hours a week as part-time, often to avoid obligations such as providing health insurance benefits, which can apply to full-time employees according to the Affordable Care Act in some contexts.

The other options suggest higher hour ranges that overlap with typical full-time work, which does not accurately represent the part-time classification.