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04.09.202612:30:00UTC+00U.S. Government Payrolls Rebound in August, Adding 35,000 Jobs

U.S. government payrolls returned to positive territory in August 2026, with employment rising by 35,000 jobs, according to data updated on 4 September 2026. This marks a notable turnaround from July 2026, when government payrolls declined by 53,000 positions.

The swing from a 53.0K contraction in July to a 35.0K gain in August suggests a stabilization in public-sector hiring after a month of notable cutbacks. While the latest figures do not erase the prior month’s losses, they indicate renewed momentum in government employment heading into the latter part of 2026.

Analysts and market participants are likely to watch subsequent releases closely to assess whether August’s increase represents the start of a sustained recovery in government hiring or a temporary correction following July’s sharp decline.

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