NFL referees typically earn six-figure salaries, with most reports placing the average around $205,000 per year, and some veteran officials earning closer to $250,000 annually. Pay can include postseason bonuses and special multipliers for playoff or Super Bowl assignments, which can boost total compensation beyond the base figure. Key points
- Average base pay: roughly $205,000 per year.
- Higher earnings: experienced referees or those assigned to playoff games may approach or exceed $250,000 annually.
- Bonuses: postseason work typically adds to base pay; Super Bowl assignments often come with additional bonuses.
- Per-game pay: estimates commonly imply payouts on the order of thousands per game, with larger amounts for postseason games, though exact per-game figures are not publicly disclosed.
If you’d like, I can pull up the latest figures from reputable outlets and summarize any recent changes to the NFL referees’ pay structure.
