How many letters does the top answer for “the state of being employed or having a job” have?

The most common answer is employ (6 letters).

Crossword clue: the state of being employed or having a job

1 answer found in Letterora's clue database (Wikidata facts, Open Trivia DB, WordNet and Webster definitions — all licensed sources).

employ 6 letters wn-def

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

the state of being unemployed or not having a job 57% similar → unemployment