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 2, 2026 | 23.59 | 17.60 | +5.99 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 44.42 | 15.40 | +29.02 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | 19.52 | -20.30 | +39.82 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | -28.70 | -40.80 | +12.10 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | -36.32 | -56.80 | +20.48 |
| May 5, 2026 | -62.70 | -18.60 | -44.10 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | -22.90 | 10.30 | -33.20 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 3.58 | 37.50 | -33.92 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | 30.40 | 10.50 | +19.90 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | -16.30 | 5.70 | -22.00 |
| Dec 2, 2025 | -18.80 | -12.40 | -6.40 |
| Nov 4, 2025 | 22.10 | 5.20 | +16.90 |
| Oct 2, 2025 | -4.80 | 15.40 | -20.20 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | 21.90 | 14.20 | +7.70 |
| Aug 4, 2025 | -1.40 | -21.30 | +19.90 |
| Jul 2, 2025 | -48.90 | -69.50 | +20.60 |
| Jun 3, 2025 | -57.80 | -68.50 | +10.70 |
| May 6, 2025 | -67.40 | 6.50 | -73.90 |
| Apr 2, 2025 | -13.30 | -2.50 | -10.80 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | -6.00 | 45.20 | -51.20 |
| Feb 4, 2025 | 38.70 | 45.40 | -6.70 |
| Jan 3, 2025 | -25.30 | -46.50 | +21.20 |
| Dec 3, 2024 | -16.00 | 29.30 | -45.30 |
| Nov 5, 2024 | 26.80 | 26.50 | +0.30 |
| Oct 2, 2024 | 3.20 | 25.00 | -21.80 |
| Sep 3, 2024 | 21.90 | 34.30 | -12.40 |
| Aug 2, 2024 | -10.80 | -17.40 | +6.60 |
| Jul 2, 2024 | -46.78 | -50.90 | +4.12 |
| Jun 4, 2024 | -58.70 | -55.40 | -3.30 |
| May 6, 2024 | -60.50 | -74.50 | +14.00 |
| Apr 2, 2024 | -33.40 | 10.00 | -43.40 |
| Mar 4, 2024 | -7.45 | -5.00 | -2.45 |
| Feb 2, 2024 | 60.40 | 40.00 | +20.40 |
| Jan 3, 2024 | -27.40 | -15.70 | -11.70 |
| Dec 4, 2023 | -24.60 | -5.00 | -19.60 |
| Nov 3, 2023 | 36.90 | 35.00 | +1.90 |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 19.80 | -12.20 | +32.00 |
| Sep 4, 2023 | 24.80 | -21.30 | +46.10 |
| Aug 2, 2023 | -11.00 | -38.20 | +27.20 |
| Jul 4, 2023 | -50.30 | -63.50 | +13.20 |
| Jun 2, 2023 | -49.30 | -40.10 | -9.20 |
| May 4, 2023 | -73.90 | -23.10 | -50.80 |
| Apr 4, 2023 | -48.80 | 25.00 | -73.80 |
| Mar 2, 2023 | 2.60 | 11.50 | -8.90 |
| Feb 2, 2023 | 70.74 | 5.00 | +65.74 |
| Jan 3, 2023 | -43.73 | -20.00 | -23.73 |
| Dec 2, 2022 | -33.51 | 17.00 | -50.51 |
| Nov 3, 2022 | -27.03 | 42.00 | -69.03 |
| Oct 4, 2022 | 17.68 | 31.00 | -13.32 |
| Sep 2, 2022 | 40.43 | 5.00 | +35.43 |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | 19.5 | 19.5 | +0.02 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | -36.3 | -36.3 | -0.02 |
The latest reading is within its usual range, less than one standard deviation from the mean.
