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The Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (LEHD) data at the U.S. Census Bureau is a quarterly database of linked employer-employee data covering over 95% of employment in the United States. The LEHD data are generated by merging previously collected survey and administrative data on jobs, businesses, and workers. Data are derived from various Federal sources as well as state data voluntarily provided through the Local Employment Dynamics (LED) partnership. The Job-level tables provide the earnings history of workers at state-level firms (SEINs) for jobs that are covered by unemployment insurance. The range of quarters available will vary by state.

Detailed Methodology

Sample

No sample. Dataset includes entire Universe

Method of Data Collection

Administrative records

Reference Date

Last year/last 12 months

Data Collection Notes

The LEHD snapshot includes data from 1985 forward, as data is available by state. The S2021 snapshot extends the available time series through 2022Q1, where possible. The souce is administrative data provided by state agencies, enhanced with information from Census Bureau demographic and economic (business) surveys and censuses.

Number of Cases

Dependent on Universe

Linkage Capabilities

SEIN and SEINUNIT allow for linkages to employer-level files in the LEHD infrastructure. To link to Census business data, must also request Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (LEHD) Employer Characteristics File (ECF) Title 26 Components. SEIN . SEINUNIT

Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (LEHD) Job-level Files

Description

Detailed Methodology