U.S. Private Payrolls Rise 90,000 in September, Beat Expectations

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September hiring exceeded the 70,000 forecast and accelerated from 38,000 private-sector jobs added in August.

By Enna Lee

Published Sep 30, 2026, 8:18 AM EDT

U.S. private-sector payrolls increased by 90,000 in September, beating the 70,000 forecast.

The increase was more than twice August’s gain of 38,000 jobs.

The data was released Wednesday, Sept. 30.

Enna Lee

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