What is a good typing speed?

Words per minute (WPM) is one of the most common indicators of typing performance. A higher WPM generally means faster typing, but speed alone does not provide a complete picture.

Most people type between 40 and 60 WPM. What counts as good depends on your experience and the work you do, so use these levels as a guide rather than a fixed target.

0-20 WPM: Beginner

You are learning keyboard navigation and finger placement.

20-40 WPM: Basic

You can handle everyday typing, but there is room to become more fluent.

40-60 WPM: Average

This is suitable for most daily work, study, and communication.

60-80 WPM: Advanced

You are faster than average and likely type with touch-typing technique.

80-100 WPM: Professional

Excellent speed for demanding work environments and frequent writing.

100+ WPM: Expert

Exceptional performance built through experience and deliberate practice.

Your personal progress matters most. Improving speed while maintaining high accuracy is a stronger sign of success than reaching one isolated high WPM score.