How much money do NFL referees and cheerleaders make?
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NFL officials are paid according to their role and seniority, but most of them make a good amount of money.
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The NFL referees also earn a substantial pension plan on top of a base salary.
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However, it can be estimated based on past NFL CBA salaries. NFL referees are earning an average of $205,000 as of 2019.
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Referees also receive hefty bonuses for overseeing postseason games.
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On the other hand, NFL cheerleaders don't get paid very much. Until recently, some teams paid less than minimum wage.
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Still, their salaries are considerably lower than those of players and other NFL employees.
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Various media outlets have announced that an NFL cheerleader's typical salary is $150 per game day and $50 to $75 per public appearance, or about $22,500 annually.