US Private Employers Added 10,250 Weekly Jobs in Late January
For the four weeks ending January 31, private employers added an average of 10,250 jobs weekly, marking the third consecutive week of acceleration. ADP’s NER Pulse figures are preliminary and subject to revision as new data arrives.
1. Preliminary Four-Week Job Gains
ADP’s NER Pulse shows U.S. private employers added an average of 10,250 jobs per week for the period ending January 31, up from 7,750 the prior week and marking a third straight week of rising gains. This acceleration follows 5,500 weekly additions in mid-January and reflects strengthening employment trends in the private sector.
2. Data Methodology and Release Schedule
The NER Pulse employs a four-week moving average with seasonal adjustment and incorporates a two-week data lag to enhance accuracy. ADP Research publishes the weekly estimate every Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. ET, with the next release scheduled for February 24, 2026.