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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | 83.00 | 200.00 | -117.00 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 147.00 | 85.00 | +62.00 |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 99.00 | 75.00 | +24.00 |
| May 19, 2026 | 148.00 | 107.00 | +41.00 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 24.00 | -35.00 | +59.00 |
| Jan 20, 2026 | 82.00 | 27.00 | +55.00 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | -16.00 | -60.00 | +44.00 |
| Nov 11, 2025 | -22.00 | 50.00 | -72.00 |
| Oct 14, 2025 | 91.00 | 70.00 | +21.00 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 232.00 | 220.00 | +12.00 |
| Aug 12, 2025 | 238.00 | 65.00 | +173.00 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 134.00 | 46.00 | +88.00 |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 89.00 | 80.00 | +9.00 |
| May 13, 2025 | 112.00 | 120.00 | -8.00 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 144.00 | 95.00 | +49.00 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | 107.00 | -130.00 | +237.00 |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 36.00 | 35.00 | +1.00 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | 173.00 | -12.00 | +185.00 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | 220.00 | -50.00 | +270.00 |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 373.00 | 250.00 | +123.00 |
| Sep 10, 2024 | 265.00 | 115.00 | +150.00 |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 97.00 | -35.00 | +132.00 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 19.00 | 18.00 | +1.00 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | -139.00 | -100.00 | -39.00 |
| May 14, 2024 | -178.00 | -215.00 | +37.00 |
| Mar 12, 2024 | -21.00 | 10.00 | -31.00 |
| Feb 13, 2024 | 72.00 | 73.00 | -1.00 |
| Jan 16, 2024 | 73.00 | 50.00 | +23.00 |
| Dec 12, 2023 | 50.00 | 110.00 | -60.00 |
| Nov 14, 2023 | 54.00 | -198.00 | +252.00 |
| Oct 24, 2023 | -82.00 | -198.00 | +116.00 |
| Sep 12, 2023 | -207.00 | -185.00 | -22.00 |
| Aug 15, 2023 | -66.00 | 75.00 | -141.00 |
| Jul 11, 2023 | 102.00 | 125.00 | -23.00 |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 250.00 | 162.00 | +88.00 |
| Apr 18, 2023 | 169.00 | 50.00 | +119.00 |
| Mar 14, 2023 | 65.00 | 52.00 | +13.00 |
| Feb 14, 2023 | 74.00 | 40.00 | +34.00 |
| Jan 17, 2023 | 27.00 | 5.00 | +22.00 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | 27.00 | -17.00 | +44.00 |
| Nov 15, 2022 | -52.00 | -25.00 | -27.00 |
| Oct 11, 2022 | -109.00 | -155.00 | +46.00 |
| Sep 13, 2022 | 40.00 | 128.00 | -88.00 |
| Aug 16, 2022 | 160.00 | 256.00 | -96.00 |
| Jul 19, 2022 | 296.00 | 170.00 | +126.00 |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 177.00 | 105.00 | +72.00 |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 10.00 | 50.00 | -40.00 |
| Mar 15, 2022 | -12.00 | 23.00 | -35.00 |
| Feb 15, 2022 | -38.00 | -65.00 | +27.00 |
| Jan 18, 2022 | 60.00 | 125.00 | -65.00 |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | 100 | 99 | -1 ↓ |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 25 | 24 | -1 ↓ |
