Labor Market

Indeed Job Postings Index (US)

Indeed data via FRED

What is the current Indeed Job Postings Index (US)?

INDEED JOB POSTINGS INDEX (US)
101.44
Job postings have flatlined at pre-pandemic levels after fal

The Indeed Job Postings Index for the U.S. stood at 104.2 in the latest reading, normalized to a pre-pandemic baseline of 100 (February 1, 2020). This real-time measure of labor demand captures employer hiring intent faster than government surveys. Declining postings signal weakening demand for workers. Source: Indeed via FRED (IHLIDXUS).

Job postings have flatlined at pre-pandemic levels after falling 37% from peak

Indeed data via FRED. The index peaked above 161 in early 2022. The return to baseline means the demand-side labor advantage has evaporated.

Source: Indeed via FRED via FRED (IHLIDXUS) ↗
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How has Indeed Job Postings Index (US) changed over time?

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Indeed Job Postings Index (US) over time
Indeed Job Postings Index (US), index
Indeed Job Postings Index (US)
Data: Indeed via FRED Updated Apr 2026

Most affected counties

Counties with the highest structural poverty scores in the County Distress Index.

1 Mingo County WV 97 2 Bell County KY 96.2 3 Harlan County KY 96 4 Knox County KY 95.2 5 Magoffin County KY 95 6 Martin County KY 95 7 Wolfe County KY 95 8 McDowell County WV 95 9 Luna County NM 95 10 Alexander County IL 94.9
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Historical data
Monthly · Indeed via FRED
Period Value YoY Change
Mar 2026 101.44 −5.54
Mar 2026 101.62 −5.44
Mar 2026 101.59 −5.51
Mar 2026 101.62 −5.58
Mar 2026 101.62 −5.64
Mar 2026 101.74 −5.70
Mar 2026 101.72 −5.80
Mar 2026 101.83 −5.75
Mar 2026 101.84 −5.80
Mar 2026 101.86 −5.83
Mar 2026 101.98 −5.71
Mar 2026 102.4 −5.33

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Indeed Job Postings Index?

The Indeed Job Postings Index tracks the volume of job listings on Indeed.com, indexed to February 2020 = 100. At 104.2, U.S. job postings are just above pre-pandemic levels.

Why is this a useful labor market indicator?

Indeed data is available in near real-time and captures employer demand before it shows up in government surveys like JOLTS, which have a 2-month lag.

Where does this data come from?

Published by Indeed Hiring Lab, available via FRED series IHLIDXUS. Updated daily with a 7-day moving average.

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