ADP US National Employment Report Initial Projection for February 21, 2026

U.S. Private Sector Job Growth Remains Steady in February 2026

During the four-week period ending on February 21, 2026, private employers in the United States increased their workforce by an average of 15,500 jobs each week, as reported by the NER Pulse—a weekly snapshot derived from the monthly ADP National Employment Report (NER). After five consecutive weeks of improvement, job growth continued at a consistent pace through late February. It is important to note that these figures are initial estimates and may be revised as additional information becomes available.

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The NER Pulse provides a weekly estimate of employment changes, calculated using a four-week moving average and based on ADP’s detailed, high-frequency employment data. All figures are seasonally adjusted and reported with a two-week delay to ensure accuracy.