50 WPM Typing Test: What 50 Words Per Minute Gets You

50 WPM is above average and is a strong speed for administrative and customer service work.

Where 50 WPM helps

• Administrative assistants producing emails, minutes and letters
• Customer service advisors handling several chats at once
• Coordinators and PAs managing diaries and correspondence

The Typing Gauge practice targets for the Admin Assistant and Customer Service tests are 45 WPM — reaching 50 WPM gives you comfortable headroom.

From 40 to 50 WPM

The jump from 40 to 50 usually comes from consistency rather than raw finger speed. Steady typists don't hesitate between words.

1. Practise reading one word ahead.
2. Do 3-minute tests to build a sustainable rhythm.
3. Work on numbers and punctuation — they slow most people down.

Don't forget accuracy

At 50 WPM, accuracy of 96–97% or higher is typically expected for written communication roles.