ADP US National Employment Report Initial Projection for January 3, 2026

Recent Trends in U.S. Private Sector Employment

During the four-week period ending January 3, 2026, private employers in the United States increased their workforce by an average of 7,750 positions each week, as reported by the NER Pulse. This weekly snapshot, which draws from the monthly ADP National Employment Report, indicates that job growth has slowed for the third consecutive week.

It is important to note that these figures are initial estimates and may be revised as additional information becomes available. The NER Pulse utilizes a four-week moving average to track week-to-week shifts in employment, relying on ADP’s detailed, high-frequency data. All data are seasonally adjusted and reported with a two-week delay to ensure greater accuracy and completeness.