If a resume checker just handed you a number, you want to know one thing: is it good? On most checkers, 80 or higher is a strong score, the 70s are solid with room to grow, and below 70 means your structure or wording needs work before you apply. But the number is easy to misread. It is a proxy for how an applicant tracking system might handle your resume, not a verdict from the company you applied to. This guide explains what the score measures, why it changes from tool to tool, what counts as good, and the fastest ways to raise yours in 2026.
What an ATS resume score actually is
Before you chase a number, it helps to know where it comes from, because it is not quite what most people assume.
