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

Technology
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

Marketing
Pass: 65%·Avg: 47%

Sales Manager

Sales
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

Education
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

Technology
Pass: 72%·Avg: 54%

Frontend Developer

Technology
Pass: 70%·Avg: 51%

Backend Developer

Technology
Pass: 71%·Avg: 53%

Data Engineer

Data & Analytics
Pass: 73%·Avg: 55%

Machine Learning Engineer

AI & Machine Learning
Pass: 74%·Avg: 56%

Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity
Pass: 72%·Avg: 53%

Cloud Engineer

Technology & Infrastructure
Pass: 73%·Avg: 54%

Mobile Developer

Technology
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

Legal
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

Real Estate
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%

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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