ADP National Employment Report Preliminary Estimate for September 5, 2026
ADP’s latest NER Pulse shows modest private job gains and a third straight week of faster hiring through early September 2026.
Rhea-AI Summary
ADP (ADP) reports that for the four weeks ending September 5, 2026, U.S. private employers added an average of 20,000 jobs per week, based on its NER Pulse four-week moving average.
Hiring accelerated for the third consecutive week. Data are preliminary, seasonally adjusted, and reported with a two-week lag, using 12 weeks of high-frequency employment data.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
AI-generated analysis. How Rhea-AI works. Not financial advice.
Hiring accelerated for the third week. These numbers are preliminary and could change as new data is added.
|
Week ending |
Change (Four-week moving |
|
9/5/2026 |
20,000 |
|
8/29/2026 |
16,750 |
|
8/22/2026 |
12,250 |
|
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 |
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 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 October 6, 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.
Copyright © 2026 ADP, Inc. All rights reserved.
View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/adp-national-employment-report-preliminary-estimate-for-september-5-2026-302885145.html
SOURCE ADP, Inc.
FAQ
AI-generated questions and answers. How Rhea-AI works. Not financial advice.
What is the NER Pulse and how is it calculated?
The NER Pulse is an estimate of week-over-week employment change based on a four-week moving average of ADP’s high-frequency payroll data. The estimates are seasonally adjusted and incorporate a two-week lag to improve completeness and accuracy of real-time employment trends.
What weekly job changes does the latest 12-week history show?
For the four-week moving average (seasonally adjusted), weekly changes range from 8,250 jobs added for the week ending July 25, 2026, up to 21,000 for June 20, 2026, with the most recent week ending September 5, 2026 at 20,000 jobs added.
When is the NER Pulse released and where can it be accessed?
The NER Pulse is published every Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. ET, except in weeks when the monthly ADP National Employment Report is released. The press release is available in the ADP Media Center, and the NER Pulse is posted shortly after 8:15 a.m. ET on ADP Research and in Main Street Macro.
When will the next NER Pulse update be released?
The next NER Pulse release is scheduled for October 6, 2026. Additional 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.