Explore Insights from the World of Work

Data-driven discoveries for business leaders, economists, policy makers and human resource professionals.


The NER Pulse

For the four weeks ending March 7, 2026, U.S. private employers added an average of 10,000 jobs a week. Employment gains for the first week in March were little changed from the previous week. The latest NER Pulse is now live. Download this week’s  NER Pulse data.

Labor Market

National Employment Report

Employment Change

February 2026


63,000 Change in U.S. private employment

Pay Insights

February 2026


62,000 Median Annual Pay For Job Stayers
4.5% Median Change For Job Stayers

NEW! Today at Work

Today at Work, released quarterly, is built on a foundation of ADP payroll data representing more than 25 million U.S. workers and nearly a decade of ongoing surveys, including the Global Workforce Survey, that have reached more than 680,000 workers in 36 markets. Combined, these data sets provide a recurring, people-centered, and comprehensive view of the world of work.

 

In this issue, learn about job security, workplace AI, unpaid hours, and employee engagement.


About ADP Research

We are researchers dedicated to measuring the world of work.

Our mission is to make the future of work more productive through data-driven discovery. Companies, workers, and policymakers rely on our fine-tuned data and unique perspective to make informed decisions that impact workplaces around the world.

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