Private payrolls up 91,000 in September, ADP says WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — Job growth in the private sector continued at a modest pace in September, led by the service-producing sector and small businesses, according to a report released Wednesday.
ADP said payrolls increased 91,000 in September, compared with 89,000 in August, which marked a slight downward revision from the initial August print of 91,000. Economists had anticipated a gain of around 75,000 for September.