ADP National Employment Report Preliminary Estimate for May 23, 2026

ADP (ADP) reported that for the four weeks ending May 23, 2026, U.S. private employers added an average of 29,000 jobs per week, based on the NER Pulse four-week moving average.

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ADP (ADP) reported that for the four weeks ending May 23, 2026, U.S. private employers added an average of 29,000 jobs per week, based on the NER Pulse four-week moving average.

Employment growth eased for the third straight week. Data are seasonally adjusted, based on high-frequency ADP payroll information, and carry a two-week lag. The NER Pulse, with 12 weeks of historical data, is released Tuesdays at 8:15 a.m. ET, with the next update scheduled for June 16, 2026.

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Market Context

This announcement provided a preliminary NER Pulse update showing U.S. private employers added an av...

Analysis

This announcement provided a preliminary NER Pulse update showing U.S. private employers added an average of 29,000 jobs per week over the four weeks ending May 23, 2026, with employment growth easing for a third consecutive week. The data are seasonally adjusted, based on high-frequency payroll information, and published with a two‑week lag and 12 weeks of history. Investors tracking ADP often compare these recurring macro updates with prior moves and broader fundamentals to gauge how closely the stock tracks employment trends.

Key Figures

Weekly jobs added: 29,000 Weekly jobs added: 30,500 Weekly jobs added: 35,750 +5 more

Weekly jobs added

29,000

Four weeks ending May 23, 2026 (four-week moving average)

Weekly jobs added

30,500

Week ending May 16, 2026 (four-week moving average)

Weekly jobs added

35,750

Week ending May 9, 2026 (four-week moving average)

Weekly jobs added

40,750

Week ending May 2, 2026 (four-week moving average)

Weekly jobs added

33,000

Four weeks ending April 25, 2026 (four-week moving average)

Historical window

12 weeks

NER Pulse includes 12 weeks of historical data per release

Data lag

2 weeks

NER Pulse estimates use a two-week lag for completeness

Next release date

June 16, 2026

Next NER Pulse publication

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jun 03

5 events

1. Jun 03

   Employment report

   24h Move

   -1.5%

   Monthly ADP report showed 122,000 new jobs and 4.4% pay growth.

2. May 27

   NER Pulse update

   24h Move

   -0.3%

   Preliminary NER Pulse for May 9 showed 35,750 weekly job gains.

3. May 19

   NER Pulse update

   24h Move

   -1.1%

   Four weeks ending May 2 showed 42,250 weekly jobs, hiring strengthened.

4. May 12

   NER Pulse update

   24h Move

   +1.0%

   Four weeks ending April 25 showed 33,000 weekly job additions.

5. May 07

   Investor conferences

   24h Move

   +3.3%

   Management announced presentations at two major May investor conferences.

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

3 terms

four-week moving average technical

"based on a four-week moving average"

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

"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

"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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ROSELAND, N.J., June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For the four weeks ending May 23, 2026, U.S. private employers added an average of 29,000 jobs per week, according to the NER Pulse, a weekly update of the monthly ADP National Employment Report (NER). 

Employment growth eased for the third consecutive week. These numbers are preliminary and could change as new data is added.

Week ending	Change (Four-week moving average, seasonally adjusted)
5/23/2026	29,000
5/16/2026	30,500
5/9/2026	35,750
5/2/2026	40,750
4/25/2026	33,000
4/18/2026	30,250
4/11/2026	39,250
4/4/2026	40,250
3/28/2026	40,250
3/21/2026	26,000
3/14/2026	15,250
3/7/2026	10,000

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 June 16, 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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FAQ

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What did ADP report for U.S. private employment in the four weeks ending May 23, 2026 (ADP)?

ADP reported U.S. private employers added an average of 29,000 jobs per week for the four weeks ending May 23, 2026. According to ADP, this estimate comes from the NER Pulse four-week moving average of seasonally adjusted, high-frequency payroll data.

How is the ADP NER Pulse for May 23, 2026 calculated?

The ADP NER Pulse uses a four-week moving average of week-over-week employment changes, based on ADP’s high-frequency payroll data. According to ADP, the figures are seasonally adjusted and reported with a two-week lag to improve completeness and accuracy of real-time employment estimates.

How often is the ADP NER Pulse released and at what time?

The ADP NER Pulse is typically released weekly on Tuesdays at 8:15 a.m. ET. According to ADP, it includes 12 weeks of historical employment data and may skip weeks when the monthly National Employment Report is issued for the reference week including the 12th.

When is the next ADP NER Pulse release date after the May 23, 2026 estimate?

The next ADP NER Pulse release is scheduled for June 16, 2026. According to ADP, investors can find upcoming dates on the NER calendar and access releases via the ADP Media Center, ADP Research, and Main Street Macro platforms.

What does it mean that employment growth eased for the third consecutive week in the ADP NER Pulse?

Employment growth easing means the four-week average of job gains has declined for three straight weeks. According to ADP, the average fell from earlier readings like 40,750 to 29,000 jobs per week, based on seasonally adjusted, high-frequency payroll data.

Where can investors access the full ADP NER Pulse data for May 23, 2026?

Investors can access the full NER Pulse data through the ADP Media Center, ADP Research, and Main Street Macro shortly after 8:15 a.m. ET on release days. According to ADP, each update includes 12 weeks of historical, seasonally adjusted employment estimates.