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As of June 1, 2026, Nonfarm Payrolls is 158,984. Source: FRED series PAYEMS via Convex.
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Nonfarm Payrolls
Total nonfarm employment, the single most-watched monthly jobs number.
The Nonfarm Payrolls is currently 158,984, last updated .
158,984
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Model-based central estimate, 68% and 95% confidence bands for Nonfarm Payrolls, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 158,984 | +0.04% |
| May 1, 2026 | 158,927 | +0.08% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 158,798 | +0.09% |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 158,650 | +0.14% |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 158,436 | -0.10% |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 158,592 | +0.10% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 158,432 | -0.01% |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 158,449 | +0.03% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 158,408 | -0.09% |
| Sep 1, 2025 | 158,548 | +0.05% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 158,472 | -0.04% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 158,542 | +0.04% |
| Jun 1, 2025 | 158,478 | -0.01% |
| May 1, 2025 | 158,498 | +0.01% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 158,485 | +0.07% |
| Mar 1, 2025 | 158,377 | +0.04% |
| Feb 1, 2025 | 158,310 | +0.03% |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 158,268 | -0.03% |
| Dec 1, 2024 | 158,316 | +0.15% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | 158,079 | +0.08% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 157,945 | +0.02% |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 157,912 | +0.10% |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 157,757 | +0.01% |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 157,748 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
▶What is Nonfarm Payrolls?
Total nonfarm employment, the single most-watched monthly jobs number.
▶How does Nonfarm Payrolls relate to labor market?
Nonfarm Payrolls 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 Nonfarm Payrolls updated?
Nonfarm Payrolls 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 Nonfarm Payrolls data?
Convex sources Nonfarm Payrolls 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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