ADP Preliminary NER Pulse Shows 10,000 Average Weekly Job Gains

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For the four weeks ending March 7, U.S. private employers added an average of 10,000 jobs weekly, compared with 9,000 the prior week and 15,500 in mid-February. The seasonally adjusted NER Pulse uses a two-week lag and releases weekly estimates every Tuesday morning.

1. Preliminary March Job Gains

For the four weeks ending March 7, U.S. private employers added an average of 10,000 jobs per week, compared with 9,000 the prior week and 15,500 in mid-February.

2. Seasonal Adjustment Method

The NER Pulse applies a four-week moving average and seasonal adjustment with a two-week data lag to refine weekly employment estimates from high-frequency payroll records.

3. Release Schedule and Next Update

Releases occur every Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. ET, with the next update set for April 7, 2026, and include 12 weeks of historical data to track evolving labor trends.

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