ADP National Employment Report Preliminary Estimate for July 4, 2026

The latest data from the ADP National Employment Report indicates a continued slowdown in private sector hiring. For the four-week period ending July 4, 2026, U.S. private employers added an average of 16,500 jobs per week. This marks the fourth consecutive week of declining employment growth figures.

The NER Pulse provides these high-frequency estimates to track real-time changes in the labor market. While these numbers are preliminary and subject to adjustment, the current trajectory shows a steady reduction from the hiring rates observed earlier in the spring. For instance, the average weekly job additions stood at 30,750 as recently as early June.

ADP produces these figures in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab. The reports rely on anonymized payroll data to provide insight into work trends across the country. By utilizing high-frequency updates, the research aims to assist policymakers and business leaders in responding to changing economic conditions with greater accuracy.

These weekly reports operate on a two-week lag to account for data collection and processing. The next update is scheduled for release on July 28, 2026. Interested parties can access full historical data and methodology documentation via the ADP Research website or through their regular media channels.