U.S. Private Sector Adds 98,000 Jobs in June, Missing Expectations
The ADP National Employment Report for June 2026 showed U.S. private payrolls rose by 98,000, below the 110,000–120,000 forecast and down from May’s revised 122,000. Education and health services led with 48,000 jobs, while leisure and hospitality added only 2,000. Small businesses contributed 53,000 positions. Annual pay gains held at 4.4% for job-stayers and rose to 6.6% for job-switchers. The data signals a slowing labor market ahead of the official Bureau of Labor Statistics report.
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ADP June 2026 Private Payrolls Miss Expectations at 98,000
The ADP National Employment Report for June 2026 showed private-sector payrolls increased by a seasonally adjusted 98,000, falling short of the Dow Jones estimate of 110,000 and May's revised figure of 122,000. The services sector generated nearly all new jobs (96,000), led by education and health services (48,000) and trade, transportation, and utilities (15,000). Hospitality and leisure added only 2,000 jobs, marking a sixth consecutive month of sluggish growth. Goods-producing industries saw construction and manufacturing gains, but natural resources and mining lost 5,000 jobs. Small firms (under 50 workers) contributed 53,000 new positions, while large firms added 25,000 and midsize firms 29,000. Year-over-year wage growth remained steady at 4.4% for job stayers and 6.6% for job changers. The report precedes the Bureau of Labor Statistics' June nonfarm payrolls report, which economists expect to show 115,000 jobs added and an unchanged unemployment rate of 4.3%.
Yahoo FinanceADP private payrolls data misses expectations as June hiring slows
ADP's June private payrolls report showed the U.S. added 98,000 jobs, missing the expected 110,000 and down from May's revised 122,000. The education and health services sector led with 48,000 new positions, while hospitality and leisure added only 2,000, marking six consecutive months of sluggish growth. Small firms with fewer than 50 employees contributed 53,000 jobs, the largest share. Wage growth remained steady at 4.4% for job stayers and 6.6% for job changers. ADP chief economist Nela Richardson noted the data reflects both labor supply constraints and a slowdown in job creation. The report precedes the Bureau of Labor Statistics' official nonfarm payrolls release, which economists expect to show 115,000 jobs added in June with unemployment unchanged at 4.3%.
Yahoo FinancePrivate sector added 98,000 jobs in June, below expectations, ADP says
According to ADP's latest report released on July 1, 2026, private sector employment in the United States increased by 98,000 jobs in June, falling short of economists' expectations of 118,000 and down from the unrevised 122,000 in May. Education and health services led job creation with 48,000 positions, followed by trade, transportation and utilities (15,000), financial activities (14,000), and other services (8,000). Information added 7,000 jobs, manufacturing added 5,000, while leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, and construction each added 2,000. Natural resources and mining lost 5,000 jobs. Pay for job stayers rose 4.4% year-over-year, while pay gains for job changers accelerated to 6.6%. ADP chief economist Nela Richardson noted the data reflects both supply and demand dynamics, with longer job searches and labor supply constraints in certain industries contributing to a slowdown in hiring.
Yahoo FinancePrivate employers added 98,000 jobs in June, fewer than expected
US private employers added 98,000 jobs in June 2026, according to ADP, missing economists' expectations of 120,000. About half of the growth was in education and health services, while financial activities added 14,000 positions. ADP chief economist Nela Richardson cited both supply and demand factors, noting a slowdown in job creation and labor supply constraints in certain industries. The federal government's employment report, due Thursday, is expected to show 115,000 new positions. Other data showed layoff announcements fell in June and job openings were stronger than predicted, though overall hiring remains weak.
Yahoo FinanceADP Reports Private Payrolls Rose by 98,000 in June, Less Than Expected
The ADP National Employment Report for June 2026 showed private sector payrolls increased by 98,000, below the Dow Jones consensus forecast of 110,000 and down from a revised 122,000 in May. Nearly half of the new jobs (48,000) were in the education and health services sector, a consistent leader for payroll growth. Other gains were seen in trade, transportation, and utilities (15,000), financial activities (14,000), and other services (8,000). Natural resources and mining lost 5,000 jobs, the only sector to decline. Leisure and hospitality added just 2,000 positions, indicating a slow year for consumer-driven industries. Annual pay gains for job-stayers held at 4.4% and rose to 6.6% for job-switchers. Small businesses with fewer than 50 employees led hiring, adding 53,000 jobs. The report serves as a precursor to the official nonfarm payrolls report due from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which is expected to show a gain of 115,000 jobs and an unemployment rate steady at 4.3%.
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