What is the Series 6 passing score?
Verified from FINRA, last checked 2026-05-30. Quick answer below, then the full breakdown.
The Series 6 passing score is 70%, meaning you need at least 35 correct out of 50 scored questions. The exam also includes 5 unscored pretest questions for a total of 55, but only the 50 operational questions count toward your result.
The Series 6 exam requires a minimum score of 70% to pass. Here is how the scoring works:
Scored Questions: 50
Pretest Questions: 5 (not scored)
Total Questions: 55
Questions Needed to Pass: 35 out of 50 (70%)
The pretest questions are randomly distributed throughout the exam. You will not know which ones do not count, so treat every question as if it matters.
There is no penalty for guessing, so answer every question even when you are unsure.
See also: Series 6 pass rate
Verified from FINRA. Last checked 2026-05-30.
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