The dashboard

US unemployment, the full picture.

Weekly jobless claims, the monthly unemployment rate, and where the jobs are being added and lost — updated the moment the government releases each number.

Initial jobless claims

Weekly initial claims (ICSA), seasonally adjusted — released every Thursday by the Department of Labor.

Continued claims

People still drawing benefits (CCSA), one week lagged.

Unemployment rate

Headline rate (UNRATE), released on jobs-report day.

Where the jobs are — net change by industry

Nonfarm payroll change over the 12 months ending Aug 2026, by BLS industry group. Net across all groups: +603K jobs.

Education & Health Services

+539K

Professional & Business Services

+152K

Leisure & Hospitality

+131K

Construction

+120K

Trade, Transportation & Utilities

+35K

Other Services

+27K

Manufacturing

+23K

Mining & Logging

+2K

Financial Activities

−99K

Information

−115K

Government

−212K

Data as of Sep 5, 2026 · Source: DOL/ETA & BLS via FRED. Payroll-by-industry through Aug 2026.