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]