US EditionPrivate payrolls rose by just 22,000 in January, far short of expectations, ADP says
January 2026 saw weak private-sector hiring with a 22,000 job increase led by education and health services despite losses in professional/business services and manufacturing, ADP said.
- On Feb. 4, 2026, ADP reported U.S. private payrolls rose by just 22,000 in January as part of its National Employment Report.
- Education and health services led hiring with 74,000 jobs, underpinning the modest 22,000 increase in January, a step down from December's 37,000 and below forecasts.
- From a size standpoint, mid-sized firms added all the jobs while professional and business services fell 57,000 and manufacturing lost 8,000; pay for job-stayers rose 4.5%.
- Investors and policymakers will watch the Bureau of Labor Statistics non‑farm payroll report to confirm ADP's weak reading, which is seen as negative for the USD and may influence Federal Reserve policymakers.
- The ADP report, based on more than 26 million private‑sector employees, shows slowed hiring in 2025 with private employers adding 398,000 jobs, down from 771,000 in 2024, Dr. Nela Richardson said.
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