Fact-check · Sep 10, 2026 · Donald Trump
“Jobs are returning and wages are up.”
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What the record shows
BLS reports nonfarm payrolls rose 162,000 in August 2026 (vs. 31,000 avg. prior 12 months). Real average hourly earnings decreased 0.1% July 2025-July 2026; increased 0.1% June 2025-June 2026.
Sources
- Transmission of material in this news release is embargoed until USDL-26-0169
- Employment Situation News Release - 2025 M11 Results
- Jobs report November 2025: Payrolls rose by 64,000 after falling by 105,000 in October
- Employment Situation Summary - 2026 M08 Results
- Employment Situation News Release - 2026 M08 Results
- United States Non Farm Payrolls
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