How much money are the Super Bowl LVIII referees paid?
Playing in the Super Bowl is undoubtedly a massive honor. Yet, so too is officiating NFL’s biggest game. So, what are referees paid for their efforts ?
The line-up for Super Bowl LVIII is set, with the Kansas City Chiefs to take on the San Francisco 49ers in a match-up that will see the Californians attempt to get revenge for their defeat to the Chiefs in the 2019 season’s showpiece event. As the Super Bowl approaches, we’ve learned that the clash at Allegiant Stadium will be the most expensive yet for fans to attend, and that a 30-second TV spot on CBS will cost advertisers a cool $7 million. As media attention on the 49ers vs the Chiefs reaches fever pitch, the players’ whopping salaries have also been among the financial aspects of the Super Bowl that have been pored over. But have you asked yourself how much the game’s referees earn?
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Who are the Super Bowl LVIII referees?
The NFL announced last month that Bill Vinovich will be the lead referee in Las Vegas, heading up an officiating crew that will also include umpire Terry Killens, down judge Patrick Holt, line judge Mark Perlman, field judge Tom Hill, side judge Allen Baynes, back judge Brad Freeman and replay official Mike Chase.
How much are NFL referees paid?
Widespread reports place the yearly salary received by NFL referees at around $200,000 to $250,000. However, that pay packet only includes the regular season; postseason games are extra, at an estimated $3,000 to $5,000 per non-Super Bowl playoff clash. If officials make it all the way to the Super Bowl, they’re then thought to pocket an additional $40,000 to $50,000.
Where do these figures come from?
The current salaries paid to NFL referees have not been made public. Instead, they are estimated based on the information available in previous, expired collective bargaining agreements between the NFL Referees Association and the league.
Do NFL referees have other jobs?
At present, there are no full-time referees in the NFL. They’re allowed to have other jobs, and many do. To become an NFL referee, the league requires officials to have at least 10 years of experience in the game. Of that decade, at least five must have been spent officiating at a high level in college football.
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The Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday 11 February 2024, with kick-off at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT. Viewers in the United States will be able to watch the game on CBS and Paramount+.
You can stream Super Bowl LVIII live on fuboTV, which offers users a free trial.
You’ll also have the option of following live-text coverage of the Super Bowl right here at AS USA. We’ll be building up to the game throughout Sunday, before providing you with play-by-play commentary of the 49ers vs the Chiefs.