How Much Should You Pay an Associate Therapist? (Fee Splits Explained)

Most group practices pay associate therapists through a fee split, and a competitive share is often 55–65% to the clinician when the practice covers admin, billing, marketing, and space. But the percentage alone doesn't tell you whether a deal is fair or sustainable — that depends on what your share actually pays for and whether the math works for both sides. Here's how to think about it clearly, so you land on a number you can stand behind.