US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP)
Monthly change in employment outside the agricultural sector, covering approximately 500 industries. The single most market-moving economic data release in the United States.
Data
| Month | NFP Change (000s) | Unemployment Rate (%) | Avg Hourly Earnings (YoY%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | 68 | 4.3 | +3.5% |
| Q4 2025 | -39 | 4.4 | +3.7% |
| Q3 2025 | 23 | 4.4 | +3.8% |
| Q2 2025 | 34 | 4.1 | +3.9% |
| Q1 2025 | 20 | 4.2 | +4.2% |
| Q4 2024 | 135 | 4.1 | +4.1% |
| Q3 2024 | 72 | 4.1 | +3.9% |
| Q2 2024 | 76 | 4.1 | +3.9% |
| Q1 2024 | 203 | 3.9 | +4.1% |
| Q4 2023 | 147 | 3.8 | +4.1% |
About this Dataset
The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Current Employment Statistics (CES) program, commonly known as the Nonfarm Payrolls report, is the most closely watched economic indicator in the United States. Released on the first Friday of every month, it provides a comprehensive snapshot of US labour market conditions.
- Survey scope: ~141,000 businesses and government agencies, representing approximately 629,000 worksites
- Coverage: ~80% of all nonfarm payroll workers in the US
- Release schedule: First Friday of each month, 8:30 AM ET, for the prior month
- Revisions: Prior two months are revised with each release; annual benchmark revisions each March
The report encompasses both private sector and government employment, broken down by industry. Key companion series — unemployment rate (U-3), underemployment rate (U-6), average hourly earnings, average weekly hours, and labour force participation — make this one of the richest single data releases in economic statistics.