US Nonfarm Payrolls
Latest reading: 162 thousand jobs MoM for August 2026 (+141k vs prior month's gain).
US Nonfarm Payrolls
Monthly change in US non-farm employment, the headline read on the strength of the world's largest economy.
What it means
Monthly change in US non-farm employment, the headline read on the strength of the world's largest economy.
Consensus was ~53-56k. July revised up from -23k to +21k; previous_value uses revised July. Subject to revision in the next two reports.
Release details
- Category
- GLOBAL
- Frequency
- MONTHLY
- Previous
- 21
- Benchmark
- MacroNest anchor: 100k+/month = solid hiring
- Released
- 2026-09-04
- Next release
- 2026-10-02
- Source
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics — Employment Situation
Key questions about US Nonfarm Payrolls
What is the current US Nonfarm Payrolls?
US Nonfarm Payrolls stands at 162 thousand jobs MoM for August 2026, against 21 thousand jobs MoM previously (+141k vs prior month's gain). Monthly change in US non-farm employment, the headline read on the strength of the world's largest economy.
Who publishes the US Nonfarm Payrolls data?
US Nonfarm Payrolls is published by US Bureau of Labor Statistics — Employment Situation on a monthly basis. Release window: First Friday of month (~6:00 PM IST). The next update is expected on 2026-10-02.
What is a healthy level for US Nonfarm Payrolls?
The reference benchmark used on MacroNest is: MacroNest anchor: 100k+/month = solid hiring. The latest reading of 162 thousand jobs MoM is currently assessed as "Hiring rebound, well above forecast".
Why does US Nonfarm Payrolls matter?
Global benchmarks set the external backdrop for Indian policy, capital flows and the rupee. Monthly change in US non-farm employment, the headline read on the strength of the world's largest economy.