US Private Sector Job Growth Eases Again

US private employers added an average of 21,000 jobs per week in the four weeks ending June 20, 2026, according to the ADP Research Institute, a slight decline from the previous period’s 24,250 weekly gain. This marks the second consecutive week of slowing job growth, aligning with ADP’s June report showing private businesses added 98,000 jobs, the lowest in three months and below forecasts of 113,000.

US private employers added an average of 25,500 jobs per week in the four weeks ending May 30, 2026, per the ADP Research Institute, a slight dip from the previous period’s 29,000 weekly gain. This marks the fourth straight week of slowing job growth. Yet, ADP’s May report released earlier this month revealed private businesses added a net 122,000 jobs, the largest increase since January 2025.

US private employers added an average of 29,000 jobs per week in the four weeks ending May 23, 2026, according to the ADP Research Institute, a slight decrease from the 30,500 weekly gain in the prior period. This marks the third consecutive week of easing job growth. However, last week's ADP monthly report for May showed private businesses added a net 122,000 jobs, the largest increase since January 2025. Dr. Nela Richardson, Chief Economist at ADP, noted, "Hiring was more broad-based in May than we've seen in the last few years. The labor market continues to show sustained momentum going into the summer hiring season."