Premier League referees' salaries: what is the average salary for refs in the UK?

The Premier League is currently served by 22 referees of the most high profile referees from Select Group 1. However, have you wondered who pays Premier League referees and how much they are paid? This article will give you a detailed account of the EPL referee salaries and the top paid referees.

Although everyone agrees that the role of referees is of the utmost importance, their work tends to make them the targets of scorn and hatred. Yet, does the profession have good monetary returns regardless of the little appreciation in the public eye? So, how much are referees' salaries and how much does a Premier League referee earn per match?

Premier League referees' salaries in 2022

Umpires do not get the same fame and stardom as football players, managers or club owners. Instead, they receive much criticism from players, managers and fans alike. However, no football lover can imagine a football match without them.

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EPL umpires are trained, assigned and promoted by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL). There are different levels in the profession, the Select Group 1 and its assistant group being the only levels that officiate EPL matches.

Before we look at the numbers, let's answer the question. Who pays EPL referees? The UK referee oversight body is funded by the English Football Association, the Premier League and English Football League.

How much do referees get paid?

According to TotalSportek and Sportingfree, the salaries for EPL refs can go up to $92,000 annually. In addition to a yearly retainer that ranges between $50,700 to $55,300 and $1,500 per game. Umpires officiating international matches in the UEFA and European leagues receive up to $263,000.

How much do Premier League assistant referees get paid?

They receive a total of $39,500 annually with a match fee of $1,100. In addition to the salaries and match fees, PGMOL rewards the referees by merit with bonuses as much as $65,000.

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Although the level of wages, retainers and match fees is determined by each referee's experience on the field, these payment rates make the EPL the highest paying league in the world. More minor leagues in the UK provide their referees with a $105 match fee and transport costs to and from the match venue.

Who is the highest-paid referee?

So, we have seen the figures for an average ref, but who is the highest-paid referee in the world? After leaving the Premier League in 2017 for the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, Mark Clattenburg became the highest-paid referee earning about $650,000 every season.

In the Premier League, Mike Dean's referee salary is the highest. Dean's EPL career started in 1995. Since then, he has covered over 500 matches in the Premier League.

Mike Dean's profile summary

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• Full name: Mike Dean
• Date of birth: 2 July 1968
• Nationality: English
• Referee since: 1985
• EPL Debut: 2000
• FIFA Debut: 2003
• Premier League Matches: 553

Who are the top 10 highest-paid Premier League referees?

Here is a list of the top 10 referees with the highest pay in the 2021/2022 season.

• 10. Andre Marriner
• 9. Jonathan Moss
• 8. Paul Tierney
• 7. Chris Kavanagh
• 6. Stuart Atwell
• 5. Kevin Friend
• 4. Anthony Taylor
• 3. Martin Atkinson
• 2. Michael Oliver
• 1. Mike Dean

How much do referees earn in major Leagues?

• FIFA average referee's salary: $260,000 annually.
• UEFA referee's salary: $2,000 -$10,000 per game.
• La Liga referee's salary: $6,600 per game.
• Serie A referee's salary: $1,100-$3,800 per game.
• World Cup referee's salary: $3000 per game.

Throughout their careers, referees are almost always in conflict with players, managers, fans and the media. However, looking at the Premier League referees' salaries shows a different picture. From the generous salaries and bonuses the refs receive, it is clear that their role is very much appreciated.

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