January 2026 Jobs Report: 130K Jobs Added, But Massive Revisions Reveal 2025 Was Far Weaker Than Reported

The U.S. added 130,000 jobs in January 2026 while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%. Health care, social assistance, and construction led gains, while federal government and financial activities cut jobs. Benchmark revisions sharply reduced 2025 job growth totals.