What is the average speed for data entry? In KPH and or KPM?

I am currently searching for a job in data entry/front office/receptionist type of work but i'm not sure what the average speed is. I took a couple of free timed tests and my typing is timed at 28-30 wpm (which I know is slow). I also downloaded a program that allows you to practice your data entry but its only in kph...my speed is at 4180-4320 KPH. Is that really slow? Average?

What is the average speed for data entry? In KPH and or KPM?
Hardcore data entry jobs require at least 10,000 KPH. At one time, I could do 12K. (People used to gather round to watch me do data entry, ha ha!) Many jobs have a minimum of 8000-9000 KPH. Keep practicing. These criteria are mostly for numerical data entry.





Typing (alpha data entry) is usually measure in WPM. 60 is usually the minimum requirement. 80 is very good. 100 or above is executive secretary level, which is also usually a very good-paying job.
Reply:its pretty slow.. the average KRH most companies are looking for is 8,000-10,000 unfortunately this is why I am not doing this as well.. I can only do about 6,000..