ADP National Employment Report Preliminary Estimate for August 1, 2026

Q: Did U.S. private-sector hiring improve in the latest ADP NER Pulse for August 2026?

Yes, hiring increased in the latest NER Pulse after seven weeks of decline , according to ADP. The four-week moving average turned up to 9,500 jobs per week for the period ending August 1, 2026, though these estimates remain preliminary and may be revised.

Q: How does ADP calculate the NER Pulse employment estimates for ADP?

The NER Pulse is calculated as a four-week moving average of week-over-week changes in private employment. According to ADP, it uses finely tuned, high-frequency payroll data, seasonally adjusted, with a two-week lag to improve completeness and real-time accuracy.

Q: When is the next ADP NER Pulse employment update after August 1, 2026?

The next NER Pulse will be released on August 25, 2026 . According to ADP, the series usually publishes every Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. ET, except in weeks when the full monthly National Employment Report is issued for its reference period.

Q: Where can investors find the latest ADP NER Pulse and National Employment Report data?

Investors can access the NER Pulse shortly after 8:15 a.m. ET on release days at ADP Research and Main Street Macro. According to ADP, related press releases are posted in the ADP Media Center, with a calendar of future release dates on the NER website.

Q: What time series does the ADP NER Pulse provide for employment trends?

The NER Pulse provides 12 weeks of historical data on week-over-week changes in private employment. According to ADP, this rolling series uses a four-week moving average and seasonal adjustment to track near real-time U.S. employment trends based on its payroll records.

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ADP (NASDAQ:ADP) reported that for the four weeks ending August 1, 2026, U.S. private employers added an average of 9,500 jobs per week, based on its weekly NER Pulse estimate, showing hiring picked up after seven weeks of decline. The next NER Pulse release is scheduled for August 25, 2026.

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The August 1, 2026 reading is preliminary and may change as data is added; it is a seasonally adjusted four-week moving average estimating week-over-week employment change, with a two-week lag for more complete data.

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08/18/2026 - 08:15 AM

ROSELAND, N.J., Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For the four weeks ending August 1, 2026, U.S. private employers added an average of 9,500 jobs per week, according to the NER Pulse, a weekly update of the monthly ADP National Employment Report (NER).

Hiring increased after seven weeks of decline. These numbers are preliminary and could change as new data is added.

Week ending	Change (Four-week moving average, seasonally adjusted)
8/1/2026	9,500
7/25/2026	8,250
7/18/2026	11,000
7/11/2026	14,500
7/4/2026	16,250
6/27/2026	19,750
6/20/2026	21,000
6/13/2026	24,250
6/6/2026	30,750
5/30/2026	26,500
5/23/2026	29,000
5/16/2026	30,500

The NER Pulse is an estimate of the week-over-week change in employment based on a four-week moving average. These estimates are based on ADP's finely tuned, high-frequency data. The data is seasonally adjusted and have a two-week lag to allow for more complete and accurate estimates of real-time employment trends.

The NER Pulse, including 12 weeks of historical data, publishes every Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. ET, except weeks when ADP Research publishes the monthly National Employment Report which is built on a reference week that includes the 12^th day of the month. The press release is available Tuesdays at 8:15 a.m. ET in the ADP Media Center. The NER Pulse is also available shortly after 8:15 a.m. ET on release days at ADP Research and in Main Street Macro.

The next NER Pulse will be released August 25, 2026. For upcoming release dates please refer to the calendar on the NER website.

The ADP National Employment Report and the NER Pulse are produced by ADP Research in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab.

About ADP Research
The mission of ADP Research is to make the future of work more productive through data-driven discovery. Companies, workers, and policy makers rely on our finely tuned data and unique perspective to make informed decisions that impact workplaces around the world.

To subscribe to monthly email alerts or obtain additional information about ADP Research, including employment and pay data, methodology, and a calendar of release dates, please visit https://www.adpresearch.com.

About ADP (NASDAQ: ADP)
ADP has been shaping the world of work with innovation and expertise for more than 75 years. As a global leader in HR and payroll solutions, ADP continuously works to solve business challenges for our clients and their workers, from simple, easy-to-use tools for small businesses to fully integrated platforms for global enterprises – and everything in between. Always Designing for People means we're focused on just that – people. We use our unmatched AI-driven insights and proven expertise to design innovative solutions that help people achieve greater success at work. More than 1.1 million clients across 140+ countries rely on ADP's exceptional service to support their people and drive their business forward. HR, Talent, Time Management, Benefits, Compliance, and Payroll. Learn more at ADP.com.

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FAQ

What does the ADP NER Pulse report show for August 1, 2026?

For the four weeks ending August 1, 2026, U.S. private employers added an average of 9,500 jobs per week. According to ADP, this preliminary figure is based on the four-week moving average of seasonally adjusted, high-frequency payroll data.

Did U.S. private-sector hiring improve in the latest ADP NER Pulse for August 2026?

Yes, hiring increased in the latest NER Pulse after seven weeks of decline, according to ADP. The four-week moving average turned up to 9,500 jobs per week for the period ending August 1, 2026, though these estimates remain preliminary and may be revised.

How does ADP calculate the NER Pulse employment estimates for ADP?

The NER Pulse is calculated as a four-week moving average of week-over-week changes in private employment. According to ADP, it uses finely tuned, high-frequency payroll data, seasonally adjusted, with a two-week lag to improve completeness and real-time accuracy.

When is the next ADP NER Pulse employment update after August 1, 2026?

The next NER Pulse will be released on August 25, 2026. According to ADP, the series usually publishes every Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. ET, except in weeks when the full monthly National Employment Report is issued for its reference period.

Where can investors find the latest ADP NER Pulse and National Employment Report data?

Investors can access the NER Pulse shortly after 8:15 a.m. ET on release days at ADP Research and Main Street Macro. According to ADP, related press releases are posted in the ADP Media Center, with a calendar of future release dates on the NER website.

What time series does the ADP NER Pulse provide for employment trends?

The NER Pulse provides 12 weeks of historical data on week-over-week changes in private employment. According to ADP, this rolling series uses a four-week moving average and seasonal adjustment to track near real-time U.S. employment trends based on its payroll records.