State of Typing: Typing Speed Statistics
How fast do people type? Live typing speed statistics from verified TypingAcademy tests: average WPM, accuracy, speed distribution and percentiles.
We're still collecting enough verified tests to publish reliable live statistics. In the meantime, here are widely used benchmarks. Take a test to contribute.
Typing speed benchmarks
| Group | Typical speed |
|---|---|
| Beginner / hunt-and-peck | 10-25 WPM |
| Average adult | 35-45 WPM |
| Office and admin jobs | 45-60 WPM |
| Data entry, transcription | 60-80 WPM |
| Competitive typists | 100+ WPM |
Read more in our guides to average typing speed and typing speed requirements for jobs.
Frequently asked questions
Where does this data come from?
From anonymous, verified typing tests taken on TypingAcademy that are at least 15 seconds long. Results flagged by our anti-cheat checks are excluded.
How often is it updated?
The statistics refresh automatically every few hours.
Can I use these statistics?
Yes. You're welcome to cite this page; please link back to it as the source.