US Private Sector Job Growth Accelerates in Late March

US private employers added an average of 39,250 jobs per week over the four weeks ending March 28, 2026, according to the ADP Research Institute. This represents a sharp increase from the 26,000 weekly jobs created in the prior period and marks the fourth consecutive week of improvement in hiring. Job creation reached its highest level since weekly tracking began in September 2025.

US private employers added an average of 26,000 jobs per week in the four weeks ending March 21, 2026, according to the ADP Research Institute, a significant jump from the 15,250 weekly jobs created in the previous period. This marks the third consecutive week of hiring growth, with job creation reaching its highest level since weekly records began in September 2025. The data signals a robust rebound in the labor market.

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.