US Private Payrolls Exceed Expectations, ADP Reports April
PUBLISHED May 6, 2026, 9:52 AM ET
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Washington — Payroll processor ADP reported on Wednesday that U.S. private-sector employers added 109,000 jobs in April, surpassing economists' expectations and marking the fastest monthly private payroll increase since January 2025. Health care and education accounted for the largest gains while several other sectors showed mixed results, ADP's national employment report said. United States government and markets will look to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' nonfarm payrolls release on Friday for a broader picture; Reuters and other forecasters predict smaller BLS gains. ADP noted hiring concentrated in healthcare, utilities, trade and transportation, and said small and large firms drove gains while mid-sized employers showed softness, according to chief economist Nela Richardson.
By Sidra | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- March 2026: ADP initially reported private-sector addition, later revised to 61,000 jobs.
- April 2026: ADP measured 109,000 private-sector jobs added, highest monthly ADP reading since Jan 2025.
- May 6, 2026: ADP published the national employment report with sector and firm-size breakdowns.
- May 6–7, 2026: Media outlets (Reuters, Economic Times, Xinhua, dpa/RTT) reported ADP figures and compared them to economist expectations.
- May 8, 2026: Bureau of Labor Statistics scheduled to publish the official nonfarm payrolls and unemployment figures.
News Intelligence
- The job market is heating up. More jobs mean more opportunities for you, or your loved ones, to find work. If you're job hunting, now could be a good time to polish your resume. Keep an eye on healthcare and education sectors, they're leading the pack.
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Employers in healthcare, education, trade, transportation, and utilities benefited from hiring increases reported in April 2026.
Professional and business services experienced job losses in April 2026, according to ADP's sector breakdown.
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