U.S. Job Growth Accelerates for Fourth Straight Week, Hits 12,750 Average In February

U.S. weekly private sector job gains rose steadily to an average of 12,750 in the four weeks ending February 7, 2026, according to its National Employment Report Pulse. Hiring climbed from 5,500 in mid January to 7,250, then 11,500, marking the fourth consecutive week of strengthening job gains, signaling growth in private sector hiring. Earlier in January, job additions averaged 4,250 per week, showing a clear improvement trend in U.S. labor market momentum.