U-6 Underemployment Rate was last reported at 7.7 % as of August 1, 2026. That is down 2.53% from the prior reading of 7.9 %. This indicator is reported Monthly and seasonally adjusted, and is tracked under the Labor category. The next scheduled release is October 2, 2026.
| Date | Value (%) |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | 7.7 |
| Jul 2026 | 7.9 |
| Jun 2026 | 7.9 |
| May 2026 | 8.1 |
| Apr 2026 | 8.2 |
| Mar 2026 | 8.0 |
| Feb 2026 | 7.9 |
| Jan 2026 | 8.1 |
| Dec 2025 | 8.4 |
| Nov 2025 | 8.7 |
| Date | Value (%) |
|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 8.1 |
| Aug 2025 | 8.1 |
| Jul 2025 | 7.9 |
| Jun 2025 | 7.7 |
| May 2025 | 7.8 |
| Apr 2025 | 7.8 |
| Mar 2025 | 7.9 |
| Feb 2025 | 8.0 |
| Jan 2025 | 7.5 |
| Dec 2024 | 7.6 |
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