NFL referee salary: How much are Super Bowl officials paid in 2023?
In this day and age of technology, nobody takes crap like civil servants.
Whether it’s a missed call or an awarded penalty that raises some eyebrows, the Whites are under constant scrutiny from players, coaches and fans.
While praise may be hard to come by, the money isn’t. Those officers out there walk away with a handsome paycheck every week for their efforts.
Getting selected for the Super Bowl is not an easy task. Not only are officials rewarded for their hard work throughout the year with selection, but they can also go home with their biggest single-match payout of the year.
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How much do Super Bowl officials make? The Sporting News breaks it down.
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There is no official figure on how much match officials earn. As such, there will be no exact number for the crew working at Super Bowl 57.
However, there are estimates. Money.com reported back in 2018 that civil servants would likely earn around $40,000, with a range of between $30,000 and $50,000.
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Who are the officials of the Super Bowl 57 game?
Below are the officers who will be on the phone at Super Bowl 57 between the Eagles and the Chiefs, led by Carl Cheffers.
| position | Officially | Past Super Bowls |
|---|---|---|
| referee | Carl Chefers | 51, 55 |
| referee | Roy Ellison | — |
| Judge below | Jerod Phillips | 53 |
| linesman | Jeff Bergman | 31, 53 |
| field judge | John Jenkins | — |
| page judge | Eugene Hall | 53, 55 |
| Rear Judge | Dino Paganelli | 47, 55 |
| replay official | Markus Butterworth | — |
This officiating team could lead to a heavy penalty Super Bowl. According to NFLPenalties.com, the Cheffers crew threw more flags than anyone else, averaging 13.94 flags per game for an average total yardage of 124.06 yards.
How much do referees make in the regular season?
NFL officials do not hold this position as a full-time job, and most have part-time jobs. For example, Cheffers also works full-time at a company that makes car batteries.
However, officials still make a good amount of money for a season’s worth of games. Money.com reported that civil servants made an average of $201,000 as of 2019.
In addition, officials also have a 401(k) plan that calls for an annual individual contribution of $18,000, with the league partially agreeing.