The latest data from the ADP National Employment Report Pulse reveals that private U.S. employers added an average of 9,500 jobs per week for the period ending August 1, 2026. This figure marks an uptick in hiring activity following seven consecutive weeks of declines.
These findings serve as a preliminary outlook on labor market performance. The numbers are based on a four-week moving average and are subject to adjustment as additional data flows in over the coming weeks.
The NER Pulse provides a high-frequency look at employment trends to help businesses and policy makers monitor shifts in the labor market. Because the report uses a two-week lag, it offers a stable view of real-time hiring patterns while maintaining accuracy.
ADP Research continues to produce these updates in coordination with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab. The next weekly update is scheduled for August 25, 2026, offering further insight into whether this recent growth in private sector hiring sustains its momentum throughout the month.