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

๐ŸŒฑ Beginner
0โ€“30 WPM
Hunt-and-peck, learning the keyboard layout
~18%
โšก Amateur
30โ€“60 WPM
Average adult typist, comfortable daily use
~55%
๐Ÿ”ฅ Intermediate
60โ€“90 WPM
Office workers, proficient everyday typists
~20%
โš”๏ธ Advanced
90โ€“120 WPM
Professional typists, developers, journalists
~5%
๐Ÿ‘‘ Pro
120โ€“150 WPM
Expert typists, competitive typing community
~1.5%
๐Ÿ’Ž Legend
150+ WPM
World-class, elite competitive typists
~0.5%

Average WPM by Age

Ages 7โ€“10
5โ€“15
Just learning letters and key positions
Ages 11โ€“13
25โ€“40
School typing programs, gaming keyboards
Ages 14โ€“18
40โ€“60
Heavy social media and homework typing
18โ€“25
55โ€“75
University essays, messaging, coding
25โ€“45
45โ€“65
Varies enormously by job type
45โ€“65
40โ€“60
Strong if typing-intensive career
65+
30โ€“45
Improves with dedicated practice at any age

Average WPM by Profession

Data Entry Clerk
60โ€“80
Transcriptionist
70โ€“90
Journalist / Writer
65โ€“85
Software Developer
55โ€“75
Administrative Assistant
65โ€“85
Customer Support Agent
55โ€“70
Legal Secretary
70โ€“90
Medical Transcriptionist
65โ€“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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