BCBA Earnings Calculator

See what you could make owning your own ABA practice

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Clients Served

How many clients will you serve?

Clients

Direct Therapy

What is the average number of weekly direct therapy hours each client will receive? (i.e. 97153)

20 hrs

Per client per week

Supervision

What percentage of direct therapy will you supervise? (i.e. 97155)

15%

Of direct therapy

Caregiver Training

How many hours of weekly caregiver training will each client receive? (i.e. 97156)

0.5 hrs

Per client per week

Cancellations

What percentage of visits do you expect to be cancelled? Most ABA companies expect around 10%

10%

Of visits

RBT Pay

How much will you pay your RBTs per hour? (excluding taxes and benefits)

$25

Per hour

Other Expenses

Accounting and Payroll Software, and other expenses. Most companies expect around 3-4% of sales.

Of sales

Why BCBAs Build with Headstart

Income that Reflects your Impact

When you build your own practice with Headstart, you don't just get to do meaningful work, you keep more of what you earn. Most of our providers double their income compared to salaried roles.

Support from Real ABA Experts

From systems to strategy to staffing, you’ll get hands on support from people who’ve built and scaled real ABA companies. We are here to help you every step of the way.

Lead without Compromise

Set your own schedule. Choose your caseload. Build a business around your values and your life. We’ll give you the playbook to make it sustainable.

Families First

You became a BCBA to make a difference, not chase admin tasks and justify care to corporate. At Headstart, we take care of the backend so you can stay focused on what matters most: your clients.

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The Headstart Health Difference

You can start your ABA Practice with less stress and more confidence.

RBT Recruiting

~75% of RBTs are sourced by us. Our talent team helps you build your dream team without sifting through resumes.

Real Clinical Mentorship

You're never in it alone.

On-demand tools and templates
Mentorship from BCBAs who've been there
A sounding board when you need it most

Built by BCBAs, for BCBAs

We've been in your shoes and built what we wish we had. Headstart is led by real BCBAs who've grown their own practices. We get it, and we've got you.

Business Formation, Done For You

From idea to LLC without the overwhelm. We handle business registration, legal setup, bank accounts, and insurance so you can focus on your mission, not paperwork.

Clinical & Business Software,
All Set Up

Everything you need. Nothing you don't. Pre- loaded, battle-tested tech stack for ABA businesses. Fully integrated and ready to go.

Fast, Full-Service Credentialing

We get you in-network, fast. Credentialing with major insurers handled for you so you can start serving clients (and getting paid) sooner.

1:1 Business Coaching Every Week

Get the feedback that changes everything. Your dedicated Provider Success Manager helps you:

Solve problems
Track growth
Plan your next move
Stay accountable

Full Insurance Billing

We handle billing. Period.

VOBs
Authorizations
Claims and denials
Revenue cycle management

So you can stay focused on client care.

Clients Delivered to You

~90% of clients come through Headstart. We help fill your caseload so you're not stuck playing part-time marketer.

Personalized Provider Onboarding

Go from BCBA to business owner, step by step.

Individualized launch plan
Business bootcamp
Clarity and confidence from day one

You're not just a BCBA. You're a founder in the making.

Let's build something that's yours.