What did most people in Egypt do for a job throughout the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms?

Throughout the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms of Egypt, the majority of people worked as farmers. Agriculture was the backbone of the Egyptian economy, with the fertile land along the Nile River supporting the cultivation of crops such as wheat, barley, and flax.

While there were roles such as merchant traders, priests, and scribes, these occupations were fewer in number compared to the vast population of farmers. The economy was predominantly agrarian, and most Egyptians were involved in farming and providing for their families and the state's food needs.