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ADP National Employment Report – May 2026

The recently released ADP National Employment Report has indicated that private sector employment in the United States saw a positive surge in May, with an impressive addition of 122,000 jobs. Additionally, year-over-year pay growth has escalated to 4.4%. This report highlights vital trends within the labor market as we approach the busy summer hiring season.

Key Insights from the May 2026 Report

According to the report, which is derived from anonymized payroll data of over 26 million private-sector employees, the hiring landscape is more comprehensive now than it has been in recent years. Dr. Nela Richardson, ADP’s chief economist, commented on the robust momentum within the labor market, stating, "Hiring was more broad-based in May than we've seen in the last few years."

Breakdown of Job Additions

The job creation observed in May was widespread across multiple sectors. Specifically, eight out of ten sectors reported gains:

• - Goods-producing sector: Added 8,000 jobs

- Construction: 8,000 jobs
- Manufacturing: 3,000 jobs
- Natural resources/mining: A decline of 3,000 jobs

• - Service-providing sector: Impressive growth with 114,000 jobs added

- Education/health services: 57,000 jobs
- Trade/transportation/utilities: 36,000 jobs
- Leisure/hospitality: 8,000 jobs

Regional Overview

Job growth varied across different U.S. regions:

• - West: The highest increase with 45,000 jobs
• - Northeast: 35,000 jobs added
• - South: 23,000 jobs, with some areas experiencing losses
• - Midwest: Total job creation of 21,000

Employment by Company Size

The job additions also reflected a healthy dynamic among companies of various sizes:

• - Small establishments (1-19 employees): 49,000 jobs
• - Large establishments (500+ employees): 40,000 jobs

Pay Insights

In addition to job creation, the report also sheds light on salary trends. The median pay for job-stayers increased by 4.4%, indicating a steady growth in wages. However, job-changers saw a slight decrease in growth, with median pay growth slowing to 6.5% from 6.6% in April.

Pay growth specifics include:

• - Goods-producing sector:

- Natural resources/mining: 4.2%
- Construction: 4.5%

• - Service-providing sector:

- Financial activities: 5.1%
- Professional/business services: 4.1%

Conclusion

The May 2026 ADP National Employment Report paints a promising picture of the U.S. labor market, showcasing resilience and growth ahead of the summer season. With more opportunities emerging across various sectors and a positive trend in annual pay, both job seekers and employers can expect a vibrant and competitive job landscape in the coming months. For those interested in in-depth statistics and historical data, the full report can be accessed through the ADP employment report website. Continuous updating of insights can be expected as the labor market evolves.

For further information on the ADP Research mission and access to more specific employment and pay data, visit the ADP website.