Federal Government Payrolls in the United States increased to -9 Thousand in April from -15 Thousand in March of 2026. Federal Government Payrolls in the United States averaged 1.67 Thousand from 1939 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 432.00 Thousand in May of 2010 and a record low of -240.00 Thousand in June of 2000. source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics



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Construction Payrolls 9.00 16.00 Thousand Apr 2026
Financial Activities Payrolls -11.00 -19.00 Thousand Apr 2026
Government Payrolls -8.00 -5.00 Thousand Apr 2026
Health Care Payrolls 37.30 78.30 Thousand Apr 2026
Information Payrolls -13.00 -6.00 Thousand Apr 2026
Leisure and Hospitality Payrolls 14.00 29.00 Thousand Apr 2026
Manufacturing Payrolls -2.00 15.00 Thousand Apr 2026
Mining and Energy Payrolls 2.50 0.90 Thousand Apr 2026
Non Farm Payrolls 115.00 185.00 Thousand Apr 2026
Nonfarm Payrolls Private 123.00 190.00 Thousand Apr 2026
Professional and Business Services Payrolls 7.00 26.00 Thousand Apr 2026
Retail Trade Payrolls 21.80 18.60 Thousand Apr 2026
Social Assistance Payrolls 16.60 12.30 Thousand Apr 2026
Transportation and Warehousing Payrolls 30.30 21.50 Thousand Apr 2026
Unemployment Rate 4.30 4.30 percent Apr 2026
Wholesale Trade Payrolls 6.00 6.50 Thousand Apr 2026


United States Federal Government Payrolls
In the US, Federal Government Payrolls refer to the monthly change in civilian employment within federal public administration agencies, excluding military personnel.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-9.00 -15.00 432.00 -240.00 1939 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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