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What to know about SLP jobs and pay

Speech–language pathologists need to understand the real drivers of our pay, what’s legal, and what’s possible in our current SLP job market. These resources help SLPs understand job options better so we can be better prepared to care for ourselves, our clients, and our field.

For US-based SLPS

I want to share my salary data with fellow SLPs!

Better wage data for speech-language pathologists can help you be informed, and help us build out website features to make that even easier for you!

How do I know if an SLP job has good pay?

HINT: Knowing that a job pays $50 per hour isn’t even close to enough information.

What’s the difference between 1099 and W2 for SLPs?

And why it’s the most important financial thing for you to know about a job.

What’s the average pay for a speech–language pathologist?

How to find good salary and wage data for SLP jobs, both locally and across the United States

Why is the internet is (often) so wrong about SLP pay

Or, how weak data and online misinformation impact SLPs’ ability to be paid fairly and negotiate well

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