Labor Market

JOLTS Quits Rate

Share of workers voluntarily leaving their jobs

What is the current JOLTS Quits Rate?

VOLUNTARY QUIT RATE
1.9% ↓ Worsening
of workers quit their jobs voluntarily
One year ago
2% ↓ Worsening
down 0.1 points since Feb 2025

The JOLTS quits rate was 2.0% in the latest reading, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The quits rate measures the share of workers voluntarily leaving their jobs — a signal of worker confidence. When workers stop quitting, it signals they see fewer opportunities, a precursor to broader labor market weakening. Source: BLS JOLTS via FRED (JTSQUR).

Workers have stopped quitting — the quits rate is at a 9-year low

BLS JOLTS data. At 1.9%, workers no longer feel confident enough to leave for better pay. During the 2021-2022 labor shortage, it peaked at 3.0%.

Source: BLS via FRED · Latest: 2026-02
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How has JOLTS Quits Rate changed over time?

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Quit rate has settled at pre-pandemic levels
JOLTS quits rate, seasonally adjusted
JOLTS Quits Rate
Data: BLS 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 · BLS via FRED
Period Value YoY Change
Feb 2026 1.9% −0.1 pts
Jan 2026 2% +0.0 pts
Dec 2025 2% +0.1 pts
Nov 2025 2% +0.1 pts
Oct 2025 1.9% −0.1 pts
Sep 2025 1.9% −0.1 pts
Aug 2025 2% −0.1 pts
Jul 2025 2% −0.1 pts
Jun 2025 2.1% +0.0 pts
May 2025 2.1% +0.0 pts
Apr 2025 2% −0.2 pts
Mar 2025 2.2% +0.1 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the JOLTS quits rate?

The JOLTS quits rate measures the percentage of employed workers who voluntarily leave their jobs each month. At 2.0%, it reflects worker confidence in finding new employment.

Why does the quits rate matter for financial distress?

A falling quits rate signals workers feel trapped — they see fewer job opportunities and are afraid to leave. This precedes wage stagnation and rising unemployment, which the American Distress Index tracks.

Where does this data come from?

Published monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics as part of the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS), available via FRED series JTSQUR.

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