Detailed Answer
It varies by role. General office/admin: 40–50 WPM with 95% accuracy. Customer service/chat support: 45–55 WPM. Data entry: 55–70 WPM (or 10,000–12,000 KPH – keystrokes per hour). Medical/legal transcription: 65–80 WPM with 98%+ accuracy. Journalism/author: 55–70 WPM. Coding/programming: 50–65 WPM (accuracy on symbols matters more). Executive assistant: 60+ WPM. Many job listings specify 'minimum 45 WPM'. For remote freelance work (Upwork, Fiverr), 50 WPM is baseline. If a job requires a typing test, they usually accept 45–60 WPM as 'good'. Exceeding 70 WPM gives you a competitive edge.