ATS Score Benchmarks by Role

"What ATS score do I need?" is the most common question after checking a resume. The answer depends entirely on your role. A score of 68% might be fine for a marketing manager but below the cutoff for a data engineer. Find your role below to see the real benchmarks.

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Software Engineer

Pass: 70%·Avg: 52%

Data Analyst

Analytics & Business Intelligence

Pass: 65%·Avg: 48%

Data Scientist

Data Science & Machine Learning

Pass: 72%·Avg: 54%

Product Manager

Product Management

Pass: 68%·Avg: 50%

Marketing Manager

Pass: 65%·Avg: 47%

Sales Manager

Pass: 63%·Avg: 46%

Operations Manager

Operations & Supply Chain

Pass: 66%·Avg: 49%

Project Manager

Project Management

Pass: 67%·Avg: 51%

Finance Professional

Finance & Accounting

Pass: 68%·Avg: 50%

HR Professional

Human Resources

Pass: 63%·Avg: 46%

Nurse

Healthcare & Nursing

Pass: 68%·Avg: 52%

Teacher

Pass: 62%·Avg: 45%

Graphic Designer

Design & Creative

Pass: 62%·Avg: 44%

Accountant

Accounting & Finance

Pass: 67%·Avg: 50%

Business Analyst

Business Analysis & Consulting

Pass: 65%·Avg: 48%

DevOps Engineer

Technology & Infrastructure

Pass: 72%·Avg: 55%

Customer Service Specialist

Customer Service & Support

Pass: 60%·Avg: 43%

Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain & Logistics

Pass: 67%·Avg: 50%

Content Writer

Content & Copywriting

Pass: 60%·Avg: 43%

Mechanical Engineer

Engineering & Manufacturing

Pass: 70%·Avg: 53%

Full-Stack Developer

Pass: 72%·Avg: 54%

Frontend Developer

Pass: 70%·Avg: 51%

Backend Developer

Pass: 71%·Avg: 53%

Data Engineer

Data & Analytics

Pass: 73%·Avg: 55%

Machine Learning Engineer

AI & Machine Learning

Pass: 74%·Avg: 56%

Cybersecurity Analyst

Pass: 72%·Avg: 53%

Cloud Engineer

Technology & Infrastructure

Pass: 73%·Avg: 54%

Mobile Developer

Pass: 70%·Avg: 52%

UX Designer

Design & Product

Pass: 65%·Avg: 47%

Product Designer

Design & Product

Pass: 66%·Avg: 48%

Executive Assistant

Administration & Support

Pass: 62%·Avg: 44%

Lawyer

Pass: 68%·Avg: 50%

Pharmacist

Healthcare & Pharmacy

Pass: 65%·Avg: 47%

Physician

Healthcare & Medicine

Pass: 68%·Avg: 50%

Physical Therapist

Healthcare & Rehabilitation

Pass: 64%·Avg: 46%

Social Worker

Social Services & Non-Profit

Pass: 60%·Avg: 42%

Civil Engineer

Engineering & Construction

Pass: 68%·Avg: 50%

Electrical Engineer

Engineering & Electronics

Pass: 69%·Avg: 51%

Financial Analyst

Finance & Investment

Pass: 69%·Avg: 51%

Investment Banker

Finance & Capital Markets

Pass: 72%·Avg: 54%

Digital Marketing Specialist

Marketing & Growth

Pass: 64%·Avg: 46%

SEO Specialist

Marketing & Growth

Pass: 63%·Avg: 45%

Recruiter

Human Resources & Talent

Pass: 63%·Avg: 45%

Construction Manager

Construction & Real Estate

Pass: 67%·Avg: 49%

Real Estate Agent

Pass: 60%·Avg: 42%

Training & Development Specialist

Human Resources & Learning

Pass: 62%·Avg: 44%

Event Planner

Events & Hospitality

Pass: 59%·Avg: 41%

Retail Manager

Retail & Consumer

Pass: 60%·Avg: 42%

Copywriter

Marketing & Creative

Pass: 61%·Avg: 43%

Video Editor

Media & Creative

Pass: 60%·Avg: 42%

Nurse Manager

Healthcare & Nursing Leadership

Pass: 68%·Avg: 50%

Scrum Master

Technology & Agile Delivery

Pass: 68%·Avg: 50%

Network Engineer

Technology & Infrastructure

Pass: 70%·Avg: 52%

Administrative Assistant

Administration & Office Support

Pass: 65%·Avg: 47%

Account Manager

Sales & Client Services

Pass: 68%·Avg: 49%

Social Media Manager

Marketing & Digital

Pass: 65%·Avg: 46%

QA Engineer

Technology & Quality Assurance

Pass: 68%·Avg: 50%

Technical Writer

Technology & Communications

Pass: 65%·Avg: 47%

Program Manager

Management & Strategy

Pass: 70%·Avg: 51%

IT Manager

Information Technology

Pass: 70%·Avg: 52%

Web Developer

Technology & Digital

Pass: 68%·Avg: 50%

Medical Assistant

Pass: 65%·Avg: 47%

Occupational Therapist

Healthcare & Rehabilitation

Pass: 68%·Avg: 50%

Dental Hygienist

Healthcare & Dentistry

Pass: 65%·Avg: 46%

Paramedic

Emergency Medical Services

Pass: 68%·Avg: 49%

Brand Manager

Marketing & Brand Strategy

Pass: 68%·Avg: 49%

Compliance Officer

Legal, Risk & Compliance

Pass: 70%·Avg: 51%

Research Analyst

Research & Analytics

Pass: 65%·Avg: 47%

Logistics Coordinator

Supply Chain & Logistics

Pass: 65%·Avg: 47%

Auditor

Finance & Accounting

Pass: 70%·Avg: 52%

Insurance Agent

Insurance & Financial Services

Pass: 65%·Avg: 46%

Python Developer

Pass: 70%·Avg: 52%

Java Developer

Pass: 70%·Avg: 51%

React Developer

Pass: 68%·Avg: 50%

AI Engineer

Artificial Intelligence & ML

Pass: 73%·Avg: 55%

Data Entry Operator

Administration & Office Support

Pass: 60%·Avg: 42%

Customer Support Specialist

Customer Experience

Pass: 62%·Avg: 44%

MBA Fresher

Business & Management

Pass: 63%·Avg: 45%

Architect

Architecture & Design

Pass: 70%·Avg: 50%

Chef

Hospitality & Food Service

Pass: 62%·Avg: 44%

Journalist

Media & Communications

Pass: 65%·Avg: 47%

Pilot

Aviation & Aerospace

Pass: 72%·Avg: 55%

Biotechnology Scientist

Biotechnology & Life Sciences

Pass: 73%·Avg: 52%

Environmental Scientist

Environmental Science & Sustainability

Pass: 68%·Avg: 48%

Psychologist

Mental Health & Counseling

Pass: 66%·Avg: 46%

Librarian

Library & Information Science

Pass: 63%·Avg: 44%

Actuary

Insurance & Finance

Pass: 75%·Avg: 56%

What Does Your ATS Score Mean?

0–50%

Rejected

Almost certainly filtered before a recruiter sees it. Critical keyword and formatting gaps.

51–74%

Borderline

May pass in lower-competition roles but will lose to optimised resumes in competitive markets.

75–100%

Strong

Passes ATS filters reliably. Reaches recruiter review. Focus shifts to content and impact.

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