WPM Benchmarks

Average Typing Speed Guide
2025 Benchmarks

The global average typing speed is 40 WPM. But how does that compare to your age group, your profession, and the top typists in the world?

Speed Levels

🌱 Beginner

0–30 WPM

Hunt-and-peck, learning the keyboard layout

~18%

⚡ Amateur

30–60 WPM

Average adult typist, comfortable daily use

~55%

🔥 Intermediate

60–90 WPM

Office workers, proficient everyday typists

~20%

⚔️ Advanced

90–120 WPM

Professional typists, developers, journalists

~5%

👑 Pro

120–150 WPM

Expert typists, competitive typing community

~1.5%

💎 Legend

150+ WPM

World-class, elite competitive typists

~0.5%

Average WPM by Age

Ages 7–10

5–15

Just learning letters and key positions

Ages 11–13

25–40

School typing programs, gaming keyboards

Ages 14–18

40–60

Heavy social media and homework typing

18–25

55–75

University essays, messaging, coding

25–45

45–65

Varies enormously by job type

45–65

40–60

Strong if typing-intensive career

65+

30–45

Improves with dedicated practice at any age

Average WPM by Profession

Data Entry Clerk

60–80

Transcriptionist

70–90

Journalist / Writer

65–85

Software Developer

55–75

Administrative Assistant

65–85

Customer Support Agent

55–70

Legal Secretary

70–90

Medical Transcriptionist

65–80

Key Facts

40 WPM

Global average

212 WPM

World record (keyboard)

5 chars

Standard "word" definition

97%+

Accuracy target for pros

60 days

Avg time to reach 60 WPM

Any age

Can improve with practice

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