US Nonfarm Payrolls Dashboard

Monthly change in US nonfarm payrolls with average hourly earnings growth, the average workweek and job openings (JOLTS).

Nonfarm payrolls, monthly change, Sep 1, 2026
29k
Change vs prior
−104k
Change vs a year ago
−47k
5-year high
819k
5-year low
-156k

Nonfarm payrolls, monthly change since 2000

Related series

Average hourly earnings, y/y CES0500000003 3.02%

Average weekly hours AWHAETP 34.4h

Job openings (JOLTS) JTSJOL 7.08m

Source: FRED (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis) via the FinzData macro store, latest vintage. Monthly points; daily and weekly series show the last value of each month. Every series here is one API call with point-in-time vintages: c.macro("PAYEMS", as_of="2026-10-13"). Get a free API key · Explore all dashboards

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Common questions

What do nonfarm payrolls measure?

Nonfarm payrolls measure net job creation across private and public employers excluding farms. The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes it and markets watch it for growth signals.

Why do traders watch nonfarm payrolls?

Traders watch nonfarm payrolls because employment strength informs income and spending outlooks. The Bureau of Labor Statistics release often moves sentiment.

How is nonfarm payrolls reported?

Nonfarm payrolls is reported monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics with a consistent release schedule. Participants prepare for volatility around the release day.