US Private Sector Job Growth Holds Steady in Late April

2026-05-12 12:22 By Joana Ferreira 1 min. read

US private employers added an average of 33,000 jobs per week in the four weeks ending April 25, 2026, according to the ADP Research Institute, slightly up from the 30,250 weekly gain in the prior period.

The data indicates job growth remained stable during the second half of April.

Last week’s ADP monthly report showed private businesses in the US added a net 109,000 jobs in April, the largest increase since January 2025, following downward revisions in previous months.

The data still reflects the Fed’s described "low-hire, low-fire" labor market, where employers avoid layoffs but have significantly reduced hiring amid slower labor force growth due to lower immigration.



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