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I love watching NFL games and I’m sure you all do too. After all, the National Football League (NFL) is one of the major sporting events that everyone looks forward to.
It is common knowledge that NFL players earn millions, but have you ever wondered how much referees make? This question has surely crossed your mind at some point. New Zealand magazine DashTickets has collected statistics and conducted a study on the average salary in NFL leagues and provided us with information for the preparation of this study. DashTickets collects statistics on football, basketball and rugby leagues, prepares analysis and researches the online betting and casino industry.
Being a person who is curious about all sorts of things, I did my own research. If you want to know what the average salary of an NFL referee is, you should read this post.
How much does an NFL referee make?
Before I get into the details, let me tell you that referees’ salaries are governed by an agreement between the NFLRA (NFL Referees Association) and the union body that represents them. As far as I know, they signed the last contract in 2019, which will remain in effect until 2026. If you take a look at the previous agreements, you will get an idea of how much a referee earns.
According to the agreement, an NFL referee earns around $205,000. This is the average salary mentioned in the 2019 agreement, while the The highest paying according to DashTickets.NZ wins $500,000 dollars.
Under the previous agreement, signed in 2011, match officials were paid an average of $149,000, meaning their pay rose 38% in 2019 and will continue to rise in the future.
It is worth noting that each NFL referee is entitled to referee 19 games per season. This also includes clinics and preseason matches.
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How much do NFL referees make per game?
Now let me tell you how much they earn per match. Well, their salaries per match depend on their experience. Simply put, referees with more experience are entitled to a higher salary than those without experience.
Based on my research, I can say that NFL referees with two or fewer years of experience earn around $1000 per game. On the other hand, referees who have five or more years of experience earn around $3000 per game.
Referees who have been in the profession for decades are paid up to $10,000 per game.
How much does an NFL referee make for the Super Bowl?
I’m sure you all know what the Super Bowl is. It’s the American version of American football. Now that you have an idea about the base salary of NFL referees for the season’s games, you might be wondering if they get paid more during the Super Bowl.
As far as I know, specific details about their salary are not disclosed. However, they do receive a bonus for officiating Super Bowl games. According to DashTickets magazine, NFL referees receive up to $205,000 for officiating games. However, that changes every time they renew their contract. As for the Super Bowl, their salary and bonus range from $54,428 to $462,622.
With Mark Dash Thanks to my research on DashTickets, I found out that the referees recently managed to convince the relevant authorities to deposit a sum of $18,000 into their pension fund. This amount is much higher than that of many other professionals in the country.
Considering the salary structure of NFL referees, I can say that they are well paid. In my opinion, working as a referee for a game is not bad at all.
After reading my article, it should be clear that NFL referees are well paid. Their salary per game is determined based on their experience. But when they referee the Super Bowl, they also receive a bonus. Overall, the salary is good and the average salary is decided in the agreement signed between the NFLRA and the union.
