This chart will be updated annually and is intended for use by contractors who choose to set a VEVRAA hiring benchmark using the annual national percentage of veterans in the civilian labor force. Contractors who wish to establish their own customized benchmark should visit the VEVRAA Hiring Benchmark page.
| From | To | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage* |
|
|
| 5.7 | 03/31/2020 | — |
| 5.9 | 03/31/2019 | 03/30/2020 |
| 6.4 | 03/31/2018 | 03/30/2019 |
| 6.7 | 03/31/2017 | 03/30/2018 |
| 6.9 | 03/04/2016 | 03/30/2017 |
| 7 | 04/21/2015 | 03/03/2016 |
| 7.2 | 03/24/2014 | 04/20/2015 |
* The data used to calculate the annual national percentage of veterans as a benchmark is available the first Friday in January each year at: www.bls.gov/cps/demographics.htm#vets.
** If using the annual national percentage of veterans as a benchmark, then a contractor would select whichever percentage is effective when the AAP year begins.