
ADP Report Reveals Low Hiring With 44,000 Jobs and 4.4% Pay Growth
The ADP report for July 2026 showed that U.S. private employers added 44,000 jobs, less than half the revised June gain of 95,000. Annual pay growth held at 4.4% for job-stayers and accelerated to 7% for job-changers, highlighting a labor market where hiring cooled but wage gains remained resilient. Key Takeaways Private employers added 44,000 jobs































