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U.S. job openings held at 7.1 million in August

BLS reported that job openings were little changed at 7.1 million in August 2026.

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BLS reported that job openings were little changed at 7.1 million in August 2026.

Hires were 5.2 million and total separations 5.1 million. The openings rate was 4.3%. JOLTS counts openings on the month’s final business day, while hires and separations cover the full month. BLS may revise estimates.

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U.S. job openings held at 7.1 million in August

BLS reported that job openings were little changed at 7.1 million in August 2026.

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    U.S. job openings held at 7.1 million in August

    BLS reported that job openings were little changed at 7.1 million in August 2026.

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Source: BLS JOLTS release for August 2026. The 7.1 million figure is the seasonally adjusted estimated stock of openings on the last business day of the month; hires and separations are monthly flows with a different time basis.

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U.S. job openings held at 7.1 million in August

BLS reported that job openings were little changed at 7.1 million in August 2026.

Job openings, August 2026
7.1 million
2026-08 · Observed
Methodology

Source: BLS JOLTS release for August 2026. The 7.1 million figure is the seasonally adjusted estimated stock of openings on the last business day of the month; hires and separations are monthly flows with a different time basis.

Updated:

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