ADP National Employment Report Preliminary Estimate for March 21, 2026

Q: How many jobs did ADP report for the four weeks ending March 21, 2026 (ADP)?

ADP reported an average of 26,000 jobs per week for the four weeks ending March 21, 2026. According to ADP, this figure is a seasonally adjusted four-week moving average from the NER Pulse.

Q: Does the ADP NER Pulse for March 21, 2026 show improving hiring trends for ADP?

Yes — the NER Pulse showed the third straight week of improvement in hiring through March 21, 2026. According to ADP, the series is a four-week moving average that smooths weekly volatility.

Q: Are ADP's March 21, 2026 NER Pulse figures final and exact for ADP?

No — the March 21, 2026 NER Pulse numbers are preliminary and may change as new data are added. According to ADP, the estimates allow for revisions as additional information is incorporated.

Q: When does ADP publish the NER Pulse and when is the next release after March 21, 2026?

ADP publishes the NER Pulse every Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. ET, with the next release on April 14, 2026. According to ADP, the series includes 12 weeks of historical data and uses a two-week data lag.

Q: What methodology does ADP use for the NER Pulse data for March 21, 2026?

ADP calculates the NER Pulse as a four-week moving average of week-over-week employment changes, seasonally adjusted with a two-week lag. According to ADP, it uses high-frequency payroll data and collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab.

ADP (ADP) reports that for the four weeks ending March 21, 2026, U.S. private employers added an average of 26,000 jobs per week per the NER Pulse.

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ADP (ADP) reports that for the four weeks ending March 21, 2026, U.S. private employers added an average of 26,000 jobs per week per the NER Pulse. It was the third straight week of improvement in hiring. These are preliminary, seasonally adjusted estimates with a two-week data lag.

The NER Pulse uses a four-week moving average and publishes weekly on Tuesdays at 8:15 a.m. ET; the next release is April 14, 2026. Data are produced by ADP Research with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab.

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Four-week average rose to 26,000 jobs for week ending 3/21/2026
Third consecutive week of hiring improvement in the NER Pulse series

Negative

Data are preliminary and could change as new information is added
NER Pulse uses a two-week lag, delaying real-time visibility into hiring trends

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News Market Reaction – ADP

In the Apr 7 session, ADP declined 0.36%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.

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Market Context

This announcement highlights a preliminary NER Pulse estimate that U.S. private employers added an a...

Analysis

This announcement highlights a preliminary NER Pulse estimate that U.S. private employers added an average of 26,000 jobs per week over the four weeks ending March 21, 2026, marking a third consecutive weekly improvement. It reinforces ADP’s role as a high-frequency employment data provider, complementing earlier NER Pulse readings of 9,000 and 10,000 jobs per week. Investors may watch subsequent revisions, upcoming releases like the next report on April 14, 2026, and how these trends relate to ADP’s broader business performance.

Key Figures

Jobs per week: 26,000 Jobs per week: 10,000 Jobs per week: 9,000 +5 more

Jobs per week: 26,000; Four weeks ending March 21, 2026 (NER Pulse preliminary)
Jobs per week: 10,000; Four weeks ending March 7, 2026 (NER Pulse preliminary)
Jobs per week: 9,000; Four weeks ending February 28, 2026 (NER Pulse preliminary)
Jobs per week: 14,750; Four weeks ending February 21, 2026 (NER Pulse, table)
Jobs per week: 15,500; Four weeks ending February 14, 2026 (NER Pulse, table)
Jobs per week: 12,000; Four weeks ending February 7, 2026 (NER Pulse, table)
History window: 12 weeks; NER Pulse publishes with 12 weeks of historical data
Release time: 8:15 a.m. ET; Weekly NER Pulse publication time on Tuesdays

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Apr 01

5 events

Apr 01
Employment report

24h Move

-0.9%

March private employment rose 62,000 with 4.5% annual pay gains.
Mar 25
Workforce survey

24h Move

-1.4%

Global survey showed only 22% strongly confident their job is safe.
Mar 25
Earnings scheduling

24h Move

-1.4%

Company set Apr 29 date for Q3 fiscal 2026 financial results release.
Mar 24
NER Pulse update

24h Move

-2.3%

Preliminary estimate showed 10,000 jobs per week added in early March.
Mar 17
NER Pulse update

24h Move

+0.3%

Estimate showed 9,000 jobs per week with weakening versus prior weeks.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

four-week moving average, seasonally adjusted, high-frequency data

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four-week moving average technical

"Week ending | Change (Four-week moving average, seasonally adjusted)"

A four-week moving average takes the most recent four weekly values of a data series (like price, sales, or trading volume), averages them, and updates that average each week by dropping the oldest week and adding the newest. It smooths out short-term ups and downs—like looking at a smoothed path instead of every single bump—so investors can more easily see underlying trends, spot momentum changes, and avoid reacting to temporary noise.

seasonally adjusted technical

"Week ending | Change (Four-week moving average, seasonally adjusted)"

Seasonally adjusted means that figures have been modified to remove the effects of regular and predictable changes that happen at specific times of the year, such as holidays or weather patterns. This adjustment helps reveal the true underlying trend by making comparisons across different periods more accurate. For investors, it provides a clearer picture of whether economic activity is genuinely improving or declining, without the noise of seasonal fluctuations.

high-frequency data technical

"These estimates are based on ADP's finely tuned, high-frequency data."

High-frequency data are streams of very frequent, time-stamped information about market activity — for example prices, trade sizes, and order flow updated many times per second. Investors use it like a high-speed camera to see short-lived patterns and reactions that slower reports miss, helping with rapid trading decisions, measuring market liquidity, and detecting unusual activity that can affect short-term risk and execution costs.

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04/07/2026 - 08:15 AM

ROSELAND, N.J., April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For the four weeks ending March 21, 2026, U.S. private employers added an average of 26,000 jobs per week, according to the NER Pulse, a weekly update of the monthly ADP National Employment Report (NER).

It was the third straight week of improvement in hiring. These numbers are preliminary and could change as new data is added.

Week ending	Change (Four-week moving average, seasonally adjusted)
3/21/2026	26,000
3/14/2026	15,250
3/7/2026	10,000
2/28/2026	9,000
2/21/2026	14,750
2/14/2026	15,500
2/7/2026	12,000
1/31/2026	11,500
1/24/2026	7,250
1/17/2026	5,500
1/10/2026	4,250
1/3/2026	8,000

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 April 14, 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.

ADP, the ADP logo, and Always Designing for People, ADP National Employment Report, and ADP Research are registered trademarks of ADP, Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

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How many jobs did ADP report for the four weeks ending March 21, 2026 (ADP)?

ADP reported an average of 26,000 jobs per week for the four weeks ending March 21, 2026. According to ADP, this figure is a seasonally adjusted four-week moving average from the NER Pulse.

Does the ADP NER Pulse for March 21, 2026 show improving hiring trends for ADP?

Yes — the NER Pulse showed the third straight week of improvement in hiring through March 21, 2026. According to ADP, the series is a four-week moving average that smooths weekly volatility.

Are ADP's March 21, 2026 NER Pulse figures final and exact for ADP?

No — the March 21, 2026 NER Pulse numbers are preliminary and may change as new data are added. According to ADP, the estimates allow for revisions as additional information is incorporated.

When does ADP publish the NER Pulse and when is the next release after March 21, 2026?

ADP publishes the NER Pulse every Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. ET, with the next release on April 14, 2026. According to ADP, the series includes 12 weeks of historical data and uses a two-week data lag.

What methodology does ADP use for the NER Pulse data for March 21, 2026?

ADP calculates the NER Pulse as a four-week moving average of week-over-week employment changes, seasonally adjusted with a two-week lag. According to ADP, it uses high-frequency payroll data and collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab.

ADP National Employment Report Preliminary Estimate for March 21, 2026