For the four weeks ending December 27, 2025, U.S. private employers added an average of 8,000 jobs per week, according to the latest figures from the ADP National Employment Report (NER) Pulse. This data indicates a modest slowdown in hiring, particularly in the last week of December, as the year drew to a close.
The NER Pulse, which reflects a four-week moving average of employment changes, revealed that the hiring pace has fluctuated throughout December. The figures for the weeks leading up to December 27 show a gradual decline from a peak of 13,250 jobs added in the week ending November 29 to the most recent average.
December Hiring Trends
The week-by-week breakdown reveals the following changes in job additions:
– **December 27, 2025:** 8,000 jobs
– **December 20, 2025:** 11,250 jobs
– **December 13, 2025:** 10,250 jobs
– **December 6, 2025:** 8,750 jobs
These numbers highlight a downward trend as the holiday season progressed, with the overall average for December being notably lower than previous months. The first week of December still showed a strong hiring environment, but the subsequent weeks reflected a tightening job market as businesses wrapped up the year.
The NER Pulse, released every Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. ET, is based on ADP’s comprehensive data collection methods, which are designed to provide accurate and timely insights into employment trends. This report is particularly useful as it allows for a two-week lag to accommodate more complete data.
Looking Ahead
The next release of the NER Pulse is scheduled for January 27, 2026. As the economic landscape continues to shift, these reports will provide valuable insights for employers, policymakers, and workers alike.
ADP collaborates with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab to produce these employment reports, emphasizing their commitment to delivering high-quality data that can aid in making informed decisions in the workforce. The mission of ADP Research is to enhance productivity in the world of work through data-driven insights.
For those interested in further employment data, ADP offers a subscription service for monthly email alerts, along with a detailed calendar of release dates and methodology. More information can be found on their official website at adpresearch.com.
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