The latest employment data for Milton Keynes, from December, shows the number of employees on payroll in the new city was 145,596 - that's a drop of -0.7% on the same month last year.
In the most recent month, businesses reported that payroll fell by 142, indicating continued pressure on jobs.
Overall, employment here remains lower than a year ago, with employers reporting payroll headcount down 960 (-0.7%) year-on-year.
The figures are based on analysis of the latest Office for National Statistics payroll data by the employment and pay app WageSight.
Compared with other towns and cities in the South East, Milton Keynes ranks 14th out of 21, placing it among the weakest performers for employment change.
The trend in Milton Keynes reflects a mixed employment picture across the South East, with some areas reporting improvements while others continue to see pressure on payroll numbers.
Nationally, employment levels have shown a mixed picture over the past year, creating a challenging backdrop.
“The latest figures underline the continued pressure on employment in Milton Keynes," said Paul Hebden, WageSight Director, "Payroll remains down compared with last year, and recent month-on-month data suggests employers are still cutting back.”
