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Avg Weekly Hours (Private)
Average weekly hours worked in the private sector, a leading employment indicator.
The Avg Weekly Hours (Private) is currently 34.3, last updated .
34.3
1W +0.29%1M +0.29%3M +0.29%
Updated 4h agoStatistical forecast 2026
Model-based central estimate, 68% and 95% confidence bands for Avg Weekly Hours (Private), blended across current macro regimes.
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The labor market is the backbone of the consumer economy. Rising jobless claims and a climbing unemployment rate are classic late-cycle signals that precede recessions and rate cuts. The Fed has a dual mandate, maximum employment and stable prices, so labor data directly influences the path of monetary policy.
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Recent Data
Download CSV| Date | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 34.3 | +0.29% |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 34.2 | -0.29% |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 34.3 | +0.00% |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 34.3 | +0.29% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 34.2 | -0.29% |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 34.3 | +0.29% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 34.2 | +0.00% |
| Sep 1, 2025 | 34.2 | +0.00% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 34.2 | +0.00% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 34.2 | +0.00% |
| Jun 1, 2025 | 34.2 | +0.00% |
| May 1, 2025 | 34.2 | -0.29% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 34.3 | +0.29% |
| Mar 1, 2025 | 34.2 | +0.00% |
| Feb 1, 2025 | 34.2 | +0.29% |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 34.1 | -0.58% |
| Dec 1, 2024 | 34.3 | +0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | 34.3 | +0.29% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 34.2 | -0.29% |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 34.3 | +0.00% |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 34.3 | +0.29% |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 34.2 | -0.29% |
| Jun 1, 2024 | 34.3 | +0.00% |
| May 1, 2024 | 34.3 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
▶What is Avg Weekly Hours (Private)?
Average weekly hours worked in the private sector, a leading employment indicator.
▶How does Avg Weekly Hours (Private) relate to labor market?
Avg Weekly Hours (Private) is part of the Labor Market category. The labor market is the backbone of the consumer economy. Rising jobless claims and a climbing unemployment rate are classic late-cycle signals that precede recessions and rate cuts. The Fed has a dual mandate, maximum employment and stable prices, so labor data directly influences the path of monetary policy.
▶How often is Avg Weekly Hours (Private) updated?
Avg Weekly Hours (Private) is updated once per month when the releasing agency publishes new data. Each metric page on Convex shows the exact time of the last data update and provides historical data going back up to five years.
▶Where does Convex source Avg Weekly Hours (Private) data?
Convex sources Avg Weekly Hours (Private) data from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) API, maintained by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Data is fetched automatically and displayed alongside interactive charts, AI analysis, and historical context.
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