Licensed Behavior Specialist Salary in Philadelphia, PA

How much does a Licensed Behavior Specialist make in Philadelphia, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Licensed Behavior Specialist in Philadelphia, PA is $285,172. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $258,084 to $315,120, with most professionals earning between $233,423 and $342,386.

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Participates in regular meetings with staff to ensure priorities are clear, coordination is good and communications are open.

January 14, 2023

Training in behavior analysis/modification (minimum of ninety (90) hours of course work prior to hire, thirty two (32) hours BACB-approved CEUs in a 2-year period thereafter).

February 26, 2023

Demonstrates knowledge and utilization of trauma informed practices, including emotional intelligence, effective communication, understanding of impact of trauma on development, strengths based and person-centered practice, resilience focus and commitment to growth and change.

March 10, 2023

Provides and holds staff responsible to complete staff performance evaluations as expected, provides constructive supervision for all direct reports including ongoing performance feedback.

April 01, 2023

Develop appropriate behavioral data collection systems such that quantifiable behavioral data is collected at regular intervals to allow for the continual evaluation of treatment plans and the achievement of individual goals and objectives.

April 09, 2023

Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation, including but not limited to progress notes, treatment plans and discharge summaries.

April 18, 2023

Supports on-going and future business needs.

May 18, 2023

Participate in identifying discharge planning and discharge planning goals for child(ren) and families.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Licensed Behavior Specialist in Philadelphia, PA

Average Base Salary

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258084

315120

285172

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318313

287521

What is the average salary for Licensed Behavior Specialist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Licensed Behavior Specialist in Philadelphia, PA. The base salary for Licensed Behavior Specialist ranges from $258,084 to $315,120 with the average base salary of $285,172. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $260,067 to $318,313 with the average total cash compensation of $287,521.

View Average Salary for Licensed Behavior Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$285,172	$258,084 - $315,120
Bonus	$2,350	$1,983 - $3,193
Total Pay	$287,521	$260,067 - $318,313

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Licensed Behavior Specialist Salary Near Philadelphia, PA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Camden, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $258,084 - $315,120	COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA 0%
CITY, STATE West Chester, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $253,072 - $309,000	COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Doylestown, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $266,677 - $325,612	COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Trenton, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $267,492 - $326,607	COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE Wilmington, DE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $253,566 - $309,603	COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA
CITY, STATE New Castle, DE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $253,566 - $309,603	COMPARE TO Philadelphia, PA

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About Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, sometimes known colloquially as Philly, is the largest city in the U.S. state and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the sixth-most populous U.S. city, with a 2017 census-estimated population of 1,580,863. Since 1854, the city has been coterminous with Philadelphia County, the most populous county in Pennsylvania and the urban core of the eighth-largest U.S. metropolitan statistical area, with over 6 million residents as of 2017[update]. Philadelphia is also the economic and cultural anchor of the greater Delaware Valley, located along the lower Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers, wit...

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