Pace of U.S. Small Business Job Growth Moderated in 2024
January 08, 2025
Hourly earnings growth for small business workers remained below three percent for last five months of the year
Rochester, N.Y. (January 7, 2025) — Job growth in U.S. small businesses with fewer than 50 employees averaged modest employment growth throughout 2024, according to the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch. The national jobs index was relatively unchanged (0.02 percentage points) to close the year in December and has held its pace since the summer. At 2.96% in December, hourly earnings growth for U.S. small business workers remained below three percent for the fifth consecutive month.
Lea el comunicado de prensa completo en el sitio de Small Business Employment Watch.