By Tom Burnett CFA
On July 2, 2026, the Bureau of Labor Statistics issued its Employment Report for June. Total payrolls increased by 51,000. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, little changed over the past 12 months.
The average payroll compensation rose by $0.13 to $37.64, up 3.5% a year ago.
Revisions to previous monthly reports came to a reduction of 74,000 jobs.
The next Employment Report will be issued on August 7, 2026.