How Much Does an NFL Referee Make?
The NFL doesn’t release salary figures for officials, but Sporting News reported that, as of 2019, the average salary was $205,000 per season. Because the season now has one additional week — the league moved to a 17-game season instead of 16 in 2021 — that amount could have gone up.
The bonus officials receive for working the Super Bowl also is a well-kept secret and has been the subject of much speculation. A report from Money.com in 2018 said the amount could be between $30,000 and $50,000.