ADP Weekly NER Pulse: Four-Week Job Gain Average Climbs to 39,250
For the four weeks ending March 28, 2026, U.S. private employers added an average of 39,250 jobs per week, marking the fourth consecutive week of job gains. This preliminary NER Pulse reading represents a significant uptick from 26,000 in the prior week’s four-week moving average.
1. Preliminary Four-Week Moving Average Data
For the four-week period ending March 28, ADP’s NER Pulse shows private payrolls growing by an average of 39,250 jobs per week, seasonally adjusted and based on high-frequency data. This marks the fourth straight week of accelerating employment gains on a four-week moving average basis.
2. Weekly Trend Analysis
Job additions have climbed steadily from 9,000 in late February through successive weeks of rising figures—15,250, 26,000 and now 39,250—indicating broad-based strength across private-sector hiring. The consistent upward trajectory suggests resilient labor demand in recent weeks.
3. Implications for ADP
Sustained job creation may drive increased demand for ADP’s payroll processing and HR services as businesses expand headcounts. Higher hiring volumes could translate into greater transaction activity and recurring revenue growth for ADP’s platforms.