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ADP Reports Weakest Job Growth Since January as Wage Growth Slows

ADP reported only 37,000 jobs added in August, the weakest monthly gain since January.

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As of 2026-09-02 12:25 UTC. Market figures are as the cited sources reported them at that time and may have moved since. This is news, not investment advice.
ADP reported that only 37,000 jobs were added in the United States during August, which is the weakest monthly job growth since January. [1] Private-sector employment in the United States increased by 38,000 jobs in August 2026, according to the ADP National Employment Report. [2] Base pay growth for job-stayers remained unchanged at 3 percent, while pay growth for job-changers slowed from 7.5 percent to 7.3 percent. [3] Goods producers shed jobs at the fastest pace since October, while manufacturing, professional services, and information sectors also lost positions. [4] The August figure disappointed expectations of a modest 47,000 increase, following a weak JOLTS report and mixed manufacturing PMI employment reports. [5] Base pay for all private-sector workers rose 3.2% year over year, while gross pay was up 4.7%. [6] Manufacturing shed 17,000 jobs while construction added 12,000 jobs in August 2026. [7] Private employers posted their slowest pace of job creation since January 2026, with goods-producing sectors shedding 10,000 jobs. [8]
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  1. ADP reported that only 37,000 jobs were added in the United States during August, which is the weakest monthly job growth since January. · ZeroHedgeUnited States
  2. Private-sector employment in the United States increased by 38,000 jobs in August 2026, according to the ADP National Employment Report. · Cision PR Newswire
  3. Base pay growth for job-stayers remained unchanged at 3 percent, while pay growth for job-changers slowed from 7.5 percent to 7.3 percent. · ZeroHedgeUnited States
  4. Goods producers shed jobs at the fastest pace since October, while manufacturing, professional services, and information sectors also lost positions. · ZeroHedgeUnited States
  5. The August figure disappointed expectations of a modest 47,000 increase, following a weak JOLTS report and mixed manufacturing PMI employment reports. · ZeroHedgeUnited States
  6. Base pay for all private-sector workers rose 3.2% year over year, while gross pay was up 4.7%. · Cision PR Newswire
  7. Manufacturing shed 17,000 jobs while construction added 12,000 jobs in August 2026. · Cision PR Newswire
  8. Private employers posted their slowest pace of job creation since January 2026, with goods-producing sectors shedding 10,000 jobs. · Cision PR Newswire
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