This indicator measures the net change in the number of people employed during the previous month. It is a leading indicator of consumer spending, which accounts for the majority of overall economic activity. Significant increases in employment suggest a robust economy and can influence central bank interest rate decisions.
Calculated by surveying thousands of households or businesses to determine the total number of individuals currently working compared to the previous month.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | — | 5.00 | — |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 12.00 | 1.00 | +11.00 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 0.00 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 6.00 | 5.00 | +1.00 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | -1.00 | 10.00 | -11.00 |
| May 29, 2026 | -12.00 | 10.00 | -22.00 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 19.00 | 4.00 | +15.00 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 3.00 | 2.00 | +1.00 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 1.00 | 2.00 | -1.00 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 0.00 | 4.00 | -4.00 |
| Jan 7, 2026 | 3.00 | 5.00 | -2.00 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | 1.00 | 5.00 | -4.00 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | -1.00 | 8.00 | -9.00 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 14.00 | 7.00 | +7.00 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | -9.00 | 10.00 | -19.00 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 2.00 | 15.00 | -13.00 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 11.00 | 15.00 | -4.00 |
| May 28, 2025 | 34.00 | 10.00 | +24.00 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 4.00 | 20.00 | -16.00 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 26.00 | 10.00 | +16.00 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 5.00 | 15.00 | -10.00 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 11.00 | 14.00 | -3.00 |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 10.00 | 15.00 | -5.00 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | 7.00 | 20.00 | -13.00 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 27.00 | 15.00 | +12.00 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 17.00 | 12.00 | +5.00 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | 2.00 | 16.00 | -14.00 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 18.00 | 15.00 | +3.00 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | 19.00 | 15.00 | +4.00 |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 25.00 | 10.00 | +15.00 |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 10.00 | 7.00 | +3.00 |
| Mar 28, 2024 | 4.00 | 10.00 | -6.00 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | 11.00 | 7.00 | +4.00 |
| Jan 31, 2024 | -2.00 | 11.00 | -13.00 |
| Jan 3, 2024 | 5.00 | 20.00 | -15.00 |
| Nov 30, 2023 | 22.00 | 22.00 | 0.00 |
| Nov 2, 2023 | 30.00 | 15.00 | +15.00 |
| Sep 29, 2023 | 10.00 | 15.00 | -5.00 |
| Aug 31, 2023 | 18.00 | 10.00 | +8.00 |
| Aug 1, 2023 | -4.00 | 20.00 | -24.00 |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 28.00 | 13.00 | +15.00 |
| May 31, 2023 | 9.00 | 15.00 | -6.00 |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 24.00 | 10.00 | +14.00 |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 16.00 | 2.00 | +14.00 |
| Mar 1, 2023 | 2.00 | 11.00 | -9.00 |
| Jan 31, 2023 | -15.00 | 5.00 | -20.00 |
| Jan 3, 2023 | -13.00 | 15.00 | -28.00 |
| Nov 30, 2022 | 17.00 | 13.00 | +4.00 |
| Nov 2, 2022 | 8.00 | 15.00 | -7.00 |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 14.00 | 20.00 | -6.00 |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 28.00 | 28.00 | 0.00 |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 20 | 19 | -1 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 0 | 3 | +3 |
The latest reading is within its usual range, less than one standard deviation from the mean.
