Retail Trade Payrolls in the United States increased to 21.80 Thousand in April from 18.60 Thousand in March of 2026. Retail Trade Payrolls in the United States averaged 11.80 Thousand from 1939 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 820.90 Thousand in June of 2020 and a record low of -2186.00 Thousand in April of 2020. source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Construction Payrolls 9.00 16.00 Thousand Apr 2026
Federal Government Payrolls -9.00 -15.00 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
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 Retail Trade Payrolls
In the US, Retail Trade Payrolls refer to the monthly change in employment in businesses selling goods directly to consumers, including grocery stores, clothing stores, and auto dealerships.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
21.80 18.60 820.90 -2186.00 1939 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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