ADP National Employment Report Preliminary Estimate for August 22, 2026
ADP’s weekly NER Pulse shows modest private job gains into late August 2026, with hiring momentum picking up on a preliminary basis.
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ADP (ADP) reports that for the four weeks ending August 22, 2026, U.S. private employers added an average of 12,000 jobs per week, based on its NER Pulse weekly employment estimate. Hiring accelerated week over week, and the figures are preliminary and may be revised as new data arrives.
The NER Pulse uses a four-week moving average of seasonally adjusted, high-frequency ADP data and now incorporates first-quarter 2026 QCEW data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The series publishes every Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. ET, with the next release scheduled for September 15, 2026.
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Hiring accelerated week over week. These numbers are preliminary and could change as new data is added.
Week ending | Change (Four-week moving |
8/22/2026 | 12,000 |
8/15/2026 | 10,000 |
8/8/2026 | 11,750 |
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 |
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.
Beginning with today's release, the NER Pulse incorporates first-quarter QCEW data issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on August 28, 2026.
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 12th 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 September 15, 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.
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FAQ
What period does the latest NER Pulse estimate cover?
The latest NER Pulse estimate covers the four weeks ending August 22, 2026, during which U.S. private employers added an average of 12,000 jobs per week.
How is the NER Pulse employment change calculated?
The NER Pulse measures week-over-week change in employment using a four-week moving average based on ADP’s high-frequency data. The series is seasonally adjusted and reported with a two-week lag to allow for more complete and accurate estimates of real-time employment trends.
What new data has been incorporated into the NER Pulse?
Beginning with this release, the NER Pulse incorporates first-quarter QCEW data issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on August 28, 2026.
When and where is the NER Pulse published?
The NER Pulse, including 12 weeks of historical data, is published every Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. ET, except in weeks when ADP Research publishes the monthly National Employment Report. On release days, the press release appears in the ADP Media Center at 8:15 a.m. ET and the NER Pulse is also available shortly after at ADP Research and Main Street Macro.
When is the next NER Pulse release, and where can future dates be found?
The next NER Pulse will be released on September 15, 2026. Upcoming release dates are available on the calendar on the NER website.
Who produces the ADP National Employment Report and NER Pulse?
The ADP National Employment Report and the NER Pulse are produced by ADP Research in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab.