What is a good ATS score?
| Score | What it means here |
|---|---|
| 85–100 | Excellent. No major parsing or structure problems found. |
| 70–84 | Good. A few fixes will make it stronger. |
| 50–69 | Needs work. Fix the top items before you apply. |
| 0–49 | At risk. An ATS may misread important parts. |
These ranges are our own. No employer publishes a pass mark, and scores from different checkers are not comparable.
Where the points go
Parsing and format (30 points), sections and contact (20), content quality (30) and job-description keywords (20, only when you paste a job description). Each finding shows how many points it costs. See how it works for every rule.
How to raise your score
- Fix the first item in your list. It costs the most points.
- Add numbers to bullets that have none.
- Use standard headings: Experience, Education, Skills.
- Paste the job description and add the missing skills you really have.
FAQ
What is a good ATS score?
On this checker, 85 or more means no major parsing or structure problems were found, 70–84 is solid with a few fixes, and below 70 you should fix the top items first.
Is 74 a good ATS score?
Here, 74 falls in the Good range (70–84): the resume parses fine and a few fixes would make it stronger. Look at the top items in your list to see where the missing points went.
Is 52 a good ATS score?
Here, 52 is in the Needs work range (50–69). Fix the top items first. They usually cost the most points.
Is this the same as a real ATS score?
No. Every employer's system is different. The score simulates common parsing and keyword rules, and every lost point is tied to a specific line or layout problem you can fix.
Is my resume uploaded or stored?
No. Your file is read in your browser and this prototype runs every check on your device. Nothing is sent to a server, stored or used to train models.
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Last updated 2026-10-29. How we check.