https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/private-sector-added-86-000-jobs-in-october-above-expectations-adp-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/private-sector-added-86-000-jobs-in-october-above-expectations-adp-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/private-sector-added-86-000-jobs-in-october-above-expectations-adp-says#u191106Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:20:12 +0000U.S. private employers added 86,000 jobs in October, beating the analyst consensus of 70,000 positions and matching the pace of hiring seen in September. According to payroll processing firm ADP, the job gains were spread across various sectors and included employers of all sizes, though professional and business services shed positions for a third consecutive month. Base pay for private-sector workers rose 3.2% year over year, while gross pay increased by 4.7% over the same period. Job-changers experienced base wage growth of 4.8% compared to 3.0% for those who stayed in their roles.Why it ma