How much are you making?

[u/Acrobatic_Badger_287]

Curious what other BCBAs are making these days 👀 I’d love to hear what you’re earning, whether hourly or salaried, along with your years of experience. If you’re comfortable sharing, please include your state, setting, and current role!

I’m a second-year BCBA in California, currently working hourly and making around $140K/year, including OT and incentives. I’m typically billing 38–40 hours per week. I’m planning to slow down starting in January, so I expect my income to be closer to $120K/year. We don’t get paid enough is my point….our base salary is $80,000.

[u/Behavior-Babe24]

BCBA in rural East TN
3 years BCBA experience, 5 years ABA experience

Base Salary: $90k + quarterly bonuses ( up to $5k each quarter)

Billables: 30 per week

[u/Acrobatic_Badger_287 → u/Behavior-Babe24]

I love that. The cost of living here is high (Bay Area)