Typing Speed for Remote Jobs
Async communication dominates remote work — typing speed quietly affects productivity.
Typical expectations
Knowledge roles rarely publish hard WPM minimums, but 50+ WPM with clean accuracy speeds up Slack, tickets, and specs. Data entry and support roles may test explicitly.
Practice for real tasks
Mix copy-typing of emails, markdown, and code comments if you are a developer. TypingBit expert passages build stamina for long paragraphs.