Sports Referee Salary in the United States

Sports Referee Salary

How much does a Sports Referee make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sports Referee in the United States is $46,170. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $38,931 to a high of $58,598, with most professionals earning between $42,381 and $52,675.

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Sports Referee Salaries by Percentile
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10th Percentile Sports Referee Salary $38,931 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Sports Referee Salary $42,381 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Sports Referee Salary $46,170 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Sports Referee Salary $52,675 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Sports Referee Salary $58,598 US March 01, 2025
25% $42,381 10% $38,931 90% $58,598 75% $52,675 $46,170 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Sports Referee in the United States. The base salary for Sports Referee ranges from $42,381 to $52,675 with the average base salary of $46,170. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,416 to $52,728 with the average total cash compensation of $46,200.
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