NHS admin roles require 40–50 WPM. Civil Service fast-stream typically requires 50+ WPM with 98% accuracy.
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United States
Federal · Fortune 500 · Medical
58WPM avg
Federal government and Fortune 500 admin roles require 45–65 WPM. Medical/legal transcription requires 80–100 WPM.
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Australia
APS · State Govt · ATO
55WPM avg
APS roles require minimum 40 WPM. ATO and state government positions typically specify 50+ WPM with 98% accuracy.
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Canada
Federal · Provincial · Finance
56WPM avg
Federal and provincial roles commonly require 50+ WPM. Finance sector positions often specify 60+ WPM. CPA offices require 65+ WPM.
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European Union
EU Institutions · Corporates
54WPM avg
EU institutions (Commission, Parliament) require 45–60 WPM. Germany and France corporate roles typically require 50+ WPM.
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Global Average
All it typing test users
58WPM avg
Across all 27 languages and regions on ittypingtest.io. Average improves 8 WPM after 30 days of consistent daily practice.
Speed rank guide
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Legendary — 180+ WPM
Fewer than 0.1% of all typists globally. Equivalent to professional court reporter speed.
Elite
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Expert — 100–140 WPM
Top 5%. Professional transcription level. Suitable for all typing-related careers.
Expert
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Advanced — 80–100 WPM
Top 15%. Exceeds every standard job requirement in UK, US, AU and CA.
Advanced
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Proficient — 60–80 WPM
Above average. Meets all standard employer requirements across all regions.
Proficient
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Intermediate — 40–60 WPM
Global average. Meets minimum requirements for most admin roles. Use the trainer to improve.
Intermediate
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Beginner — Under 40 WPM
Everyone starts here. 30 days of daily 15-minute practice typically adds 15–25 WPM.
Beginner
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