Push your typing skills with this free 10-minute typing speed test. Track your WPM, accuracy, and see your improvement over longer durations.
Typing Speed Levels Explained
Typing speeds are generally categorized as:
Beginner: 20–30 WPM
Intermediate: 30–50 WPM
Advanced: 50–70 WPM
Expert: 70+ WPM
Average Typing Speed by Profession
Data Entry Clerk: 50–70 WPM
Programmer/Developer: 40–60 WPM
Writer/Journalist: 50–65 WPM
Student: 35–55 WPM
Best Exercises to Improve Typing Speed
Touch typing drills
Daily short typing tests
Typing games and challenges
Accuracy-focused exercises
Touch Typing vs Hunt and Peck
Touch typing is faster and more efficient than hunting and pecking. Learning correct finger placement and posture can dramatically improve your speed and accuracy.