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U.S. Total Nonfarm Payrolls Forecast

Nonfarm Payroll Forecast Values

Total Nonfarm Payroll Jobs. Thousands of People, Seasonally Adjusted.

Month Date Forecast Value Avg Error
0 Sep 2026 159044.0 ±0.0
1 Oct 2026 159100.0 ±41.0
2 Nov 2026 159162.0 ±45.9
3 Dec 2026 159179.0 ±48.7
4 Jan 2027 159275.0 ±50.7
5 Feb 2027 159299.0 ±52.3
6 Mar 2027 159399.0 ±53.5
7 Apr 2027 159549.0 ±54.6
8 May 2027 159728.0 ±55.6

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