"July Sees 324,000 Job Increase and 6.2% Rise in Annual Pay: ADP Report"

According to the ADP National Employment Report, private sector employment in the US increased by 324,000 jobs in July, with annual pay up 6.2% year-over-year. Job creation remained strong, driven by the leisure and hospitality sector, although manufacturing saw a decline in employment. Pay growth slowed down, with job stayers experiencing the slowest pace of gains since November 2021. The report provides a detailed breakdown of employment changes by industry sector, region, and establishment size.