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JOLTS Hires Level
Total monthly hires across the US economy, the absolute level companion to the hires rate.
The JOLTS Hires Level is currently 5,554, last updated .
5,554
1W +13.37%1M +13.37%3M +13.37%
Updated 21m agoStatistical forecast 2026
Model-based central estimate, 68% and 95% confidence bands for JOLTS Hires Level, 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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Download CSV| Date | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2026 | 5,554 | +13.37% |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 4,899 | -8.38% |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 5,347 | +1.42% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 5,272 | +5.04% |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 5,019 | -3.11% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 5,180 | -1.22% |
| Sep 1, 2025 | 5,244 | +1.92% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 5,145 | -1.53% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 5,225 | -1.91% |
| Jun 1, 2025 | 5,327 | -0.02% |
| May 1, 2025 | 5,328 | -1.17% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 5,391 | +1.09% |
| Mar 1, 2025 | 5,333 | +1.85% |
| Feb 1, 2025 | 5,236 | -0.04% |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 5,238 | -1.02% |
| Dec 1, 2024 | 5,292 | +2.66% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | 5,155 | -1.40% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 5,228 | -3.67% |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 5,427 | +4.29% |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 5,204 | -4.16% |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 5,430 | +5.70% |
| Jun 1, 2024 | 5,137 | -6.46% |
| May 1, 2024 | 5,492 | +0.42% |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 5,469 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
▶What is JOLTS Hires Level?
Total monthly hires across the US economy, the absolute level companion to the hires rate.
▶How does JOLTS Hires Level relate to labor market?
JOLTS Hires Level 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 JOLTS Hires Level updated?
JOLTS Hires Level 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 JOLTS Hires Level data?
Convex sources JOLTS Hires Level 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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