US Private Sector Adds 122,000 Jobs in May as Hiring Spreads Across Industries
New York, Wednesday, 3 June 2026.
Surpassing forecasts, US private employers added 122,000 jobs in May 2026. The most striking shift is a broad-based expansion across multiple sectors, signaling robust economic resilience.
A Broad-Based Resurgence in Hiring
The ADP National Employment Report, released on the morning of Wednesday, June 3, 2026, revealed that private employers added 122,000 workers in May [1][3]. This figure outpaced the Dow Jones consensus estimate of 110,000 [1] and another market expectation of 117,000 [3]. The May performance marks the strongest month for private job creation since January 2025 [1]. April’s initial job growth figure of 109,000 [2][3] was revised downward by 4,000 to 105,000 [1], making the month-over-month acceleration even more pronounced and representing a 16.19% increase in the hiring pace.