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 | Jan 2026 | 158627.0 | ±0.0 |
| 1 | Feb 2026 | 158703.0 | ±41.0 |
| 2 | Mar 2026 | 158752.0 | ±45.9 |
| 3 | Apr 2026 | 158840.0 | ±48.7 |
| 4 | May 2026 | 158929.0 | ±50.7 |
| 5 | Jun 2026 | 159030.0 | ±52.3 |
| 6 | Jul 2026 | 159086.0 | ±53.5 |
| 7 | Aug 2026 | 159185.0 | ±54.6 |
| 8 | Sep 2026 | 159256.0 | ±55.6 |
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Nonfarm payroll jobs. Thousand People, Seasonally Adjusted.
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| February 26, 2026 | |
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
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| U.S. 10 Year Treasury, % | 4.02 |