ADP reported that U.S. private employers added an average of 23,750 jobs per week for the four weeks ending September 19, 2026, marking the fifth consecutive week of job growth acceleration.
Why it matters. This signals continued strength in the U.S. private sector job market, which could influence economic forecasts and market expectations.
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U.S. private employers added an average of 23,750 jobs per week
ROSELAND, N.J., Oct 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For the four weeks ending September 19, 2026, U.S. private employers added an average of 23,750 jobs per week, according to the NER Pulse, a weekly update of the monthly ADP National Employment Report (NER).
Hiring accelerated for the fifth week. These numbers are preliminary and could change as new data is added.
