ADP National Employment Report – March 2026

Steady Employment, Shaky Profits: What Investors Must See Now

According to theADP National Employment Reportfor March, 2026, private sector employment increases by 62k jobs and pay was up 4.5% year-over-year. ADP says hiring and pay gains both held steady in March. The smallest employers drove job growth for a second month, while hiring in trade, transportation, and utilities continued to decline Indeed…

“Overall hiring is steady, but job growth continues to favor certain industries, including health care. In March, this solid performance was accompanied by a boost in pay gains for job changers.” Said ADP chief economist Dr. Nela Richardson.