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03.04.202612:30:00UTC+00U.S. Government Payrolls Decline Deepens in March, Extending Public-Sector Job Losses

Government payrolls in the United States contracted further in March 2026, signaling continued weakness in public-sector employment. The latest data, updated on 3 April 2026, show government payrolls falling by 8,000 jobs in March, following a revised decline of 6,000 jobs in February 2026.

The back-to-back monthly losses underscore a softening trend in government hiring, with March’s decline marking a modest acceleration in job cuts compared with the previous month. While the data do not specify the breakdown across federal, state, or local levels, the continued contraction suggests fiscal or budgetary pressures may be weighing on public employment heading into the spring. Investors and policymakers will be watching upcoming releases closely to determine whether this slowdown stabilizes or develops into a more persistent drag on the broader labor market.

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