Dec. 4 (UPI) -- ADP said Wednesday that 146,000 private sector U.S. jobs were created in November while annual pay was up by 4.8% for workers who stayed in their jobs.

Private-sector job growth came in lower-than-expected at 146,000 in November’s ADP National Employment Report, below October results that were adjusted lower, as investors watch for labor market weakness ahead of Friday's payroll report.

The ADP Employment Change report is seen showing a deceleration of job creation in the US private sector in November.