Small Businesses Boosted Private Sector Employment Last Month—These Industries Added The Most Jobs

BreakingBusinessSmall Businesses Boosted Private Sector Employment Last Month—These Industries Added The Most JobsByTy Roush,Forbes Staff. Ty Roush is a breaking news reporter based in New York City.Follow AuthorJun 03, 2026, 08:26am EDTToplineSmall businesses once again accounted for most of the private sector’s stronger-than-expected growth last month, according to a report from the payroll processing firm ADP, as further data points to a stable market despite a slowdown in total employment.Earlier data pointed to a stable job market, even as total employment slowed. Getty ImagesKey FactsPrivate sector payrolls increased by 122,000 in May, ADP reported, up from April’s 105,000 added jobs and consensus analyst projections of 120,000, according to FactSet.This is a developing story.Got a tip? Share confidential information with Forbes.Editorial StandardsReprints & PermissionsLOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video