US Private Sector Job Growth Eases Again

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."

US private employers added an average of 42,250 jobs per week in the four weeks to May 2, 2026, up from 33,000 in the prior period, according to the ADP Research Institute. The data signals a second consecutive week of strengthening hiring.