Salary guide
Remote LMFT salary
Relationship and family-systems therapists working with couples and families remotely. Below is the typical annual range for fully-remote and telehealth LMFT roles.
Typical annual range
$75k – $85k
Median around $85k/yr.
Based on 21 live remote LMFT listings we're currently tracking.
What moves LMFT pay
- W-2 vs 1099. Salaried roles trade a lower ceiling for benefits and steady caseloads; 1099 marketplace work can pay more per session but shifts overhead and taxes to you.
- Caseload & productivity. Many telehealth employers tie pay to completed sessions per week — read the quota before the headline number.
- Multi-state reach. Holding a Counseling Compact privilege widens the client pool, which can lift effective pay.
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