ADP National Employment Report: Private Sector Employment Increased by 109,000 Jobs in April; Annual Pay was Up 4.4%

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ADP (ADP) reported private‑sector employment rose by 109,000 jobs in April 2026 and median annual pay for job‑stayers increased 4.4% year‑over‑year. Job gains were led by education/health services (+61,000) and trade/transportation/utilities (+25,000); small and large firms both added jobs.

The May report will be released June 3, 2026 at 8:15 a.m. ET.

News Market Reaction – ADP

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In the May 6 session, ADP declined 1.61%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.

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Market Context

This announcement details that U.S. private employers added 109,000 jobs in April, with pay for job‑...

Analysis

This announcement details that U.S. private employers added 109,000 jobs in April, with pay for job‑stayers up 4.4% and job‑changers up 6.6%, based on ADP’s large payroll and pay datasets. It extends a series of recent ADP labor updates and follows strong fiscal 2026 results and a revised outlook. Investors may track how subsequent employment reports, earnings, and capital markets actions interact with these trends when evaluating ADP’s longer‑term positioning.

Key Figures

Private jobs added: 109,000 jobs Pay growth job-stayers: 4.4% Pay growth job-changers: 6.6% +5 more

8 metrics

Private jobs added 109,000 jobs U.S. private employers in April 2026

Pay growth job-stayers 4.4% Year-over-year median change in annual pay, April 2026

Pay growth job-changers 6.6% Year-over-year median change in annual pay, April 2026

Employment dataset size 26 million employees Anonymized weekly payroll data coverage

Pay observations 15 million per month Individual pay change observations in Pay Insights

Goods-producing jobs 15,000 jobs Change in goods-producing employment in April 2026

Service-providing jobs 94,000 jobs Change in service-providing employment in April 2026

Education/health services jobs 61,000 jobs Change by industry in April 2026

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: May 04 (Neutral)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
May 04	Debt offering	Neutral	-0.3%	Priced $1.0B of 5.000% senior notes due 2036 for general purposes.
May 04	Governance agreement	Neutral	-1.4%	Cooperation agreement on refreshed director slate and rescheduled annual meeting.
Apr 29	Earnings release	Positive	+8.0%	Reported Q3 2026 results and raised fiscal 2026 outlook for growth and margins.
Apr 28	Jobs pulse data	Positive	+1.0%	Preliminary NER Pulse showed private employers adding jobs on a weekly basis.
Apr 21	Jobs pulse data	Positive	+0.2%	NER Pulse estimated job gains for fifth straight week of improving hiring.

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

Pattern Detected

Recent ADP National Employment Report updates and the latest earnings release have generally coincided with modestly positive to strong positive price reactions, while the recent debt offering saw a slight decline.

Recent Company History

Over the past weeks, ADP news has focused on capital markets activity, labor-market data, and earnings. On Apr 21 and Apr 28, preliminary ADP National Employment Report estimates showing ongoing job gains were followed by small gains of 0.24% and . The Apr 29 fiscal Q3 results and outlook update aligned with a strong move of 7.98%. By contrast, the May 4 senior notes pricing coincided with a mild -0.34% reaction. Today’s full April jobs and pay report fits into this sequence of frequent labor-market updates.

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ROSELAND, N.J., May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Private sector employment increased by 109,000 jobs in April and pay was up 4.4 percent year-over-year according to the April ADP National Employment Report® produced by ADP Research in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab ("Stanford Lab").  

The ADP National Employment Report is an independent measure of the labor market based on the anonymized weekly payroll data of more than 26 million private-sector employees in the United States. ADP's Pay Insights captures over 15 million individual pay change observations each month. Together, the jobs report and pay insights use ADP's fine-grained data to provide a representative and high-frequency picture of the private-sector labor market.

"Small and large employers are hiring, but we're seeing softness in the middle," said Dr. Nela Richardson, chief economist, ADP. "Large companies have resources to deploy, and small ones are the most nimble, both important advantages in a complex labor environment."

April 2026 Report Highlights

View the ADP National Employment Report and interactive charts at https://adpemploymentreport.com/.

JOBS REPORT

Private employers added 109,000 jobs in April
Health care's continued strength, along with a rebound in trade, transportation, and utilities, fueled last month's acceleration in hiring. It was the fastest pace of job growth since January 2025.

Change in U.S. Private Employment:     109,000

Change by Industry

-     Goods-producing:     15,000

• Natural resources/mining     3,000
• Construction     10,000
• Manufacturing     2,000

-     Service-providing:     94,000

• Trade/transportation/utilities     25,000
• Information     4,000
• Financial activities     9,000
• Professional/business services     -8,000
• Education/health services     61,000
• Leisure/hospitality     4,000
• Other services     -1,000

Change by U.S. Regions

-     Northeast:     18,000

• New England     13,000
• Mid-Atlantic     5,000

-     Midwest:     11,000

• East North Central     6,000
• West North Central     5,000

-     South:     34,000

• South Atlantic     1,000
• East South Central     17,000
• West South Central     16,000

-     West:     46,000

• Mountain     18,000
• Pacific     28,000

Change by Establishment Size

-     Small establishments:     65,000

• 1-19 employees     43,000
• 20-49 employees     22,000

-     Medium establishments:     2,000

• 50-249 employees     5,000
• 250-499 employees     -3,000

-     Large establishments:     42,000

• 500+ employees     42,000

PAY INSIGHTS

Pay for job-stayers rose 4.4 percent in April
Pay growth for job-stayers slowed slightly to 4.4 percent. For job-changers, year-over-year pay gains were steady at 6.6 percent.

Median Change in Annual Pay

-     Job-stayers     4.4%
-     Job-changers     6.6%

Median Change in Annual Pay for Job-Stayers by Industry

-     Goods-producing:                                                   

• Natural resources/mining     4.3%
• Construction     4.5%
• Manufacturing     4.8%

-     Service-providing:                       

• Trade/transportation/utilities     4.4%
• Information     4.0%
• Financial activities     5.1%
• Professional/business services     4.1%
• Education/health services     4.2%
• Leisure/hospitality     4.5%
• Other services     4.1%

Median Change in Annual Pay for Job-Stayers by Firm Size

-     Small firms:             

• 1-19 employees     2.5%
• 20-49 employees     4.1%

-     Medium firms:             

• 50-249 employees     4.7%
• 250-499 employees     4.8%

-     Large firms:             

• 500+ employees     4.8%

To see Pay Insights by U.S. State, Gender, and Age for Job-Stayers, visit here:

The March total number of jobs added was revised from 62,000 to 61,000.

For additional information about the ADP National Employment Report, including historical files, employment and pay data, methodology, and a calendar of release dates, please visit https://adpemploymentreport.com/.   

The May 2026 ADP National Employment Report will be released on June 3, 2026 at 8:15 a.m. ET.

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

How many private sector jobs did ADP (ADP) report for April 2026?

ADP reported 109,000 private‑sector jobs added in April 2026. According to ADP, that was the fastest monthly hiring pace since January 2025 and included gains across several industries, led by education/health services and trade/transportation/utilities.

What did ADP (ADP) report about pay growth in April 2026?

ADP reported median annual pay for job‑stayers rose 4.4% year‑over‑year in April 2026. According to ADP, job‑changers saw higher median gains of 6.6%, with industry and firm‑size differences reported in the pay insights.

Which industries drove ADP's (ADP) April 2026 job gains?

ADP cited education/health services (+61,000) and trade/transportation/utilities (+25,000) as primary drivers of April hiring. According to ADP, goods‑producing sectors added 15,000 jobs while service‑providing sectors added 94,000 jobs overall.

How did hiring change by firm size in ADP's April 2026 report?

ADP reported small establishments added 65,000 jobs and large establishments added 42,000 jobs in April 2026. According to ADP, medium establishments showed minimal net change, reflecting hiring concentration at small and large firms.

Did ADP (ADP) revise prior months and when is the next release?

ADP revised March 2026 jobs slightly, from 62,000 to 61,000. According to ADP, the next ADP National Employment Report will be released June 3, 2026 at 8:15 a.m. ET.

Where can investors view ADP (ADP) interactive charts and historical data?

Investors can access interactive charts, historical files, and methodology on ADP's employment report site. According to ADP, the site provides state, gender, age, and pay‑insight breakdowns for job‑stayers and job‑changers.