Indeed Job Postings Index (US)
Tracking stable relative to recent baseline.
What is the current Indeed Job Postings Index (US)?
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).
Indeed Job Postings Index (US) at 104
Tracking stable relative to recent baseline.
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How has Indeed Job Postings Index (US) changed over time?
| Period | Value | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 103.04 | −5.77 |
| Mar 2026 | 103.22 | −5.72 |
| Mar 2026 | 103.58 | −5.39 |
| Mar 2026 | 103.82 | −5.24 |
| Mar 2026 | 103.73 | −5.43 |
| Mar 2026 | 103.85 | −5.39 |
| Mar 2026 | 104.02 | −5.10 |
| Mar 2026 | 104.23 | −4.98 |
| Mar 2026 | 104.38 | −4.87 |
| Mar 2026 | 104.45 | −4.91 |
| Mar 2026 | 104.45 | −5.05 |
| Mar 2026 | 104.6 | −4.97 |
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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