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Average Typing Speed by Age and Profession: Where Do You Stand?

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Average Typing Speed: Where Do You Stand?

Understanding average typing speed helps you set realistic goals and track your progress. A free online typing test is the fastest way to measure WPM and accuracy.

Average Typing Speeds

  • General population: around 40 WPM
  • Office workers: 40 to 50 WPM
  • Students: 30 to 45 WPM
  • Professional typists: 65 to 75 WPM
  • Competitive typists: 120 WPM and higher

    • Speed Targets by Profession

  • Data entry: 60 to 80 WPM
  • Administrative assistant: 50 to 65 WPM
  • Software developer: 50 to 70 WPM
  • Writer or journalist: 55 to 75 WPM
  • Transcriptionist: 75 to 100 WPM

    • How to Measure Accurately

  • Take multiple typing tests
  • Use standardized test content
  • Count accuracy, not just raw speed
  • Track your average, not only your best score

    • Use Aksharabhyasa's typing speed test to measure WPM, CPM, accuracy, and consistency over time.

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