Match the test to the role
| Role | What employers often test | Typing Gauge assessment |
|---|---|---|
| General office / reception | Speed and accuracy on everyday text | General Employment |
| Data entry clerk | Copying records into forms accurately | Data Entry |
| Administrative assistant / PA | Emails, schedules and minutes | Admin Assistant |
| Customer service advisor | Clear written replies to customers | Customer Service |
| Accounts / payroll / finance | Numeric entry on a keypad (KPH) | 10-Key |
What "passing" means
There is no universal pass mark. Employers choose thresholds based on the job. Typing Gauge shows your results against Typing Gauge practice targets for each assessment so you have something concrete to aim for — but treat them as benchmarks, not rules.
Before the real test
Ask the employer, if you can, what format the test uses: duration, WPM or KPH, and whether errors can be corrected. Then practise in the same format.
- Target 40 WPM · 95%
General Employment Typing Test
Measure your overall typing speed and accuracy using realistic workplace text.
Start Test - Target 8,000 KPH · 98%
Data Entry Typing Test
Practice entering customer records, addresses, reference numbers and business information.
Start Data Entry Test - Target 45 WPM · 96%
Administrative Assistant Test
Test your ability to type professional emails, schedules and office documents.
Start Admin Test - Target 45 WPM · 97%
Customer Service Typing Test
Measure your ability to type clear customer responses quickly and accurately.
Start Customer Service Test - Target 9,000 KPH · 98%
10-Key Numeric Test
Measure numeric data-entry speed using keystrokes per hour and accuracy.
Start 10-Key Test - Coming Soon
Transcription Test
Test your ability to accurately convert spoken information into written text.
Coming Soon
Frequently asked questions
- Do all jobs require a typing test?
- No. Typing tests are most common for administrative, data entry, customer service, finance and transcription roles.
- What typing speed do employers want?
- It varies by role and organisation. Around 40 WPM is a common baseline for office work, while typing-heavy roles may expect 50 WPM or more with high accuracy.
- Can I take a typing test on my phone?
- You can, but employment typing tests are usually taken on a physical keyboard, so practise on one if possible.