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ADP National Employment Report (released on November 5, 2025) shows Private sector employment increased by 42,000 in October. Annual salary increased A year-on-year increase of 4.5% Those who stayed employed accounted for 6.7%, and those who changed jobs accounted for 6.7%. This marks Positive job growth for first time since JulyThis follows losses in August (-3,000) and September (-29,000).
Main industry segments:
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Education/Medical Services and Trade/Transportation/Utilities Drive job growth.
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leisure and hospitality 6,000 jobs were lost, sparking concerns ahead of the holidays.
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manufacturing 3,000 layoffs put up An increase of 5,000.
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Most of the new jobs (33,000) were in services; goods-producing sectors added 9,000 jobs.
Trend highlights from previous months:
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September: -29,000 jobs
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August: -3,000 jobs
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July: +104,000 jobs
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June: -23,000 jobs
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May: +29,000 jobs
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April: +60,000 jobs
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March: +147,000 jobs
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The salary income is Significantly weaker than a year ago (October 2024: +221,000 jobs)down 81% year-on-year. Wage growth has remained steady over the past year, indicating a more balanced supply and demand dynamic in the labor market.
Summary:
October’s ADP report reflected a modest rebound in employment, reversing two months of declines but still lagging strong hiring in early 2025 and 2024. Wage growth held steady, but job gains lagged previous trends and signaled cautious optimism heading into the holiday season.
