The figures, which utilize a four-week moving average, reflect a consistent downward trend compared to late June, when weekly job additions stood at 19,250. This cooling marks a significant shift from early May, when the moving average reached as high as 40,750. The data, produced in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab, incorporates a two-week lag to improve accuracy in measuring real-time employment shifts.
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US Private Sector Hiring Cools for Fourth Consecutive Week
Private employers in the United States added an average of 16,500 jobs per week for the period ending July 4, 2026, marking a sustained deceleration in hiring activity. According to the latest NER Pulse data from ADP Research, the labor market has now experienced four straight weeks of slowing growth.
These preliminary estimates are based on high-frequency payroll data from ADP. While the current average of 16,500 jobs per week provides a window into current momentum, the numbers remain subject to revision as more comprehensive payroll information is integrated. The weekly series serves as a high-frequency complement to the monthly ADP National Employment Report, which remains a primary reference for tracking labor market health.
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