Private payrolls rose by just 22,000 in January, far short of expectations, ADP says

The U.S. labor market barely budged in January, with hiring below even muted expectations.

# Private payrolls rose by just 22,000 in January, far short of expectations, ADP says The U.S. labor market barely budged in January, with hiring below even muted expectations. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/04/adp-jobs-report-january-2026.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*