United States Job Quits Rate
1.9%▼ −0.1 pt
Jul 2026 · Monthly
The US job quits rate fell to 1.9% in July 2026 from 2% in June. The rate remains near the upper end of its historical range, significantly below the all-time high of 3% recorded in April 2022. The series began in December 2000.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9% | 2.0% | 3.0%Apr 2022 | 1.2%Sep 2009 | 2000 – 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Job Quits Rate in United States averaged 2.0% from 2000 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 3.0% in Apr 2022 and a record low of 1.2% in Sep 2009. The series is reported monthly with history from 2000.
The job quits rate measures voluntary separations as a percentage of total employment, indicating labor market confidence. It is reported monthly, in percent, for the United States. Data are available from December 2000.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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