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U.S. Small Business Job Growth Rate Remained Steady in November

December 03, 2024
 

National job growth among U.S. small businesses has averaged an index level of 100.25 through 11 months of 2024, representing modest employment growth.
Paychex Small Business Employment Watch showed notable hurricane recovery in Southeast region

According to the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch, small business job growth across the U.S. remained relatively consistent in November (99.91) and has averaged an index level of 100.25 through 11 months of 2024, representing modest employment growth. Hourly earnings growth (2.97%) and weekly earnings growth (2.84%) for workers stayed below three percent for the fourth and 10th consecutive month, respectively. 

Read the full news release on the Small Business Employment Watch site.

Tracy Volkmann

Tracy Volkmann

Tracy Volkmann began working at Paychex in July 2014 and currently manages public relations for the company. In this role, she is responsible leading the PR function, protecting the company's reputation, and driving positive earned media coverage for Paychex. Tracy is a graduate of St. Bonaventure University and started her career in collegiate athletic communications, having spent seven years at West Point.

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