US Private-Sector Hiring Slows in Late February

US private employers added an average of 9,000 jobs per week in the four weeks ending February 28, 2026, a notable decline from the revised 14,750 jobs per week in the prior period, according to the ADP Research Institute. The slowdown marks a setback in hiring momentum after several weeks of improvement.

US private employers added an average of 15,500 jobs per week in the four weeks ending February 21st, the same pace of job growth from the previous week, according to the ADP research Institute. It marked the sharpest pace of net job creation since late November of 2025, challenging the job losses that were reflected in the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report.

US private employers added an average of 12,750 jobs per week in the four weeks ending February 7, 2026, up from a revised 11,500 in the previous period, according to ADP Research Institute. This marks the fourth consecutive week of accelerating job growth and represents the fastest pace of hiring since late November, indicating a renewed boost in employment momentum.