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Work & payHow Many Work Hours Are in a Year? (2026 Numbers)
2,080 is the usual answer, but 2026 has 2,088 weekday hours, 2,000 after federal holidays and about 1,920 after two weeks off. Here is which to use when.
Work & payHow to Calculate Your Real Hourly Wage, Step by Step
Your real hourly wage counts the commute and the costs of going to work. Four steps, a worked example, and why a lower salary can pay more per hour.