Paychex Inc.
09/29/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/29/2026 06:27
U.S. Small Business Employment Rate Remains Steady in September
Positive weekly earnings and hours worked growth trends continue
Rochester, N.Y. (September 29, 2026) - According to the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch, which reports on employment levels in U.S. small businesses with fewer than 50 employees, the pace of job growth increased 0.02 percentage points to 99.15 in September. The jobs index remained broadly in line with the 2026 year-to-date average of 99.19. Hourly earnings growth remained below three percent in September (2.78%), extending a more than two-year trend of moderating wage growth. At the same time, weekly earnings and hours worked growth remained positive, indicating businesses continue to meet demand through existing workforce capacity.
Read the full news release on the Small Business Employment Watch site.
Tracy Volkmann
Tracy Volkmann began working at Paychex in July 2014 and currently manages public relations for the company. In this role, she is responsible leading the PR function, protecting the company's reputation, and driving positive earned media coverage for Paychex. Tracy is a graduate of St. Bonaventure University and started her career in collegiate athletic communications, having spent seven years at West Point.
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