This story about the June 2026 jobs report will be updated with further details.
The U.S. economy added jobs at a steady pace in June despite headwinds caused by elevated inflation and uncertainty over the Iran war’s economic impact.
What are the key findings of the June 2026 jobs report?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Thursday reported that employers added 57,000 jobs in June. That figure was below the estimate of economists polled by LSEG, who estimated 110,000 jobs added.
The unemployment rate dipped to 4.2%, which was also below the estimate of 4.3%.
Revisions were made to the payroll numbers for the prior two months, with April revised down by 31,000 from a gain of 179,000 to 148,000; while May’s report was revised down from 43,000 from a gain of 172,000 to 129,000.
Taken together, employment in April and May was 74,000 jobs lower than previously reported.
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What sectors added or lost the most jobs in June 2026?
Private payrolls added 49,000 jobs in June, well below the LSEG poll’s prediction of 110,000 jobs. May’s private sector job gains were also revised down from a gain of 120,000 to 97,000.
Government payrolls grew by 8,000 jobs last month, while the increase of 52,000 in May was revised down to 32,000 jobs.
The manufacturing sector added 3,000 jobs in June, in line with the estimate of economists polled by LSEG. May’s figures were revised down from a gain of 7,000 jobs to a loss of 2,000.
Healthcare continued to add jobs last month, with the sector adding 22,000 jobs in June. That’s a slower pace than the average monthly gain of 38,000 over the last 12 months. Hospitals added 9,000 jobs for the month, contributing to a significant portion of the gain.
Leisure and hospitality employment declined by 61,000 in June, which reflected weaker than usual seasonal hiring. The sector has shown little net change in employment over the course of 2026 to date.
What does the June 2026 jobs report mean for the workforce?
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