May ADP payrolls are expected to increase by 110,000. Strong private-sector hiring signals a resilient labor market, lowering expectations for Fed rate cuts.
The ADP report shows US private sector jobs rose by 41,000 in December 2025, driven by services, with wages up 4.4% for those staying in their positions.
US labor market cooled in November as firms cut 32,000 jobs, hitting small businesses hardest, while wage growth slowed to 4.4% year over year, ADP said.