US private payrolls rise by 86,000 in October
CIE News ·
Confirmed by 2 independent news outlets.
ADP reported that US private employers added 86,000 jobs in October, topping forecasts. Service sectors led gains, while professional and business services contracted.
United States private employers added 86,000 jobs in October 2026, according to the ADP National Employment Report released on November 4, 2026. The increase topped consensus forecasts, which had anticipated private job growth between 64,000 and 69,000 positions. Additionally, the figure for September was revised down from 90,000 to 86,000.
Service-providing sectors accounted for 82,000 of the added positions during the month, driven by growth in trade, transportation, and utilities. Conversely, professional and business services shed 27,000 jobs. Private-sector base pay rose 3.2% year-over-year in October, while gross wages increased 4.7%.
Key facts
- 86,000 private jobs added in Oct
- Consensus was 64,000 to 69,000
- Base pay rose 3.2% year-over-year
- September revised to 86,000