MLB umpire salary: How much do they take home on average?

MLB umpire salary: How much do they take home on average?

Sospeter Itolondo
August 2, 2023 at 2:57 PM

An umpire is one of the most essential talents on a baseball pitch. A baseball game cannot continue without their presence. Various sources stipulate different worths and earnings of MLB umpires, but it can be summarized that an average MLB umpire's salary does not come close to the players.

MLB umpire’s salary
Jordan Baker looks on during the eighth inning of a game between the Washington Nationals and Miami Marlins at Loan Depot Park on May 17, 2023, in Miami, Florida. Photo: Megan Briggs
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What does an umpire do? The role of the talent is to make sure the game moves smoothly by enforcing the rules. They also make decisions whenever a play has been completed. Each game usually has up to four umpires. The role is not easy, as sometimes it may involve rubbing shoulders with players, coaches and fans. Here is more on the MLB umpire salary in 2023.

What is the average MLB umpire salary?

The average salary of the role in 2023 is $235,000. An amateur umpire makes between $2000 and $2300 per month, with the lowest earning up to $150,000. The role is demanding, meaning one can officiate up to 142 games, making split-second decisions.

What is the highest-paid MLB umpire's salary?

Who is the highest-paid MLB umpire? Bruce Froemming has the highest professional MLB umpire salary, and he is also one of the most famous in the MLB. The star has officiated more than 5163 games in his career.

MLB umpire salary in 2023
Bruce Froemming signals that a ground-rule double be given to Ryan Braun of the Milwaukee Brewers on June 30, 2007, at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. Photo: Jonathan Daniel
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What is the MLB umpire salary in the World Series?

The professionals' salaries have yet to be officially revealed to the public. However, according to John C. Skipper in his book, "Umpires: Classical Baseball Stories from the Men Who Made the Calls", the umpires make up to $20,000 in the latter stages while the ones working in the preliminary rounds earn up to $17,500.

Each umpire earns an estimated $5000 per game in a clean sweep and $2857 for a seven-game series. All their expenses are usually taken care of.

How much is Jordan Baker's MLB umpire salary?

Jordan Baker is one of the MLB's tallest and most experienced umpires. His salary information is closed to the public. However, his net worth is estimated to be around $5 million.

What is the MLB's umpire salary range?

The salaries of the professionals range between $150,000 and $500,000. The job is demanding, and the average official takes home more than $235,000.

How much does a Minor League umpire make?

Professionals in the Minor League are paid according to the class, for example, Tripple-A, Double-A, High-A and Single-A. The higher classes pay $4500 monthly while the lower classes pay $2800. Triple-A class umpires earn $4500 monthly, Double-A and High-A earn $3000, and Single-As earn $2800, subject to bonuses.

How much do FIFA referees make?

FIFA referees usually have a contracted pay that can add up to $300,000 for one who officiates all games to the final. They also get a $3000 match fee in the group stages and $10,000 in the playoffs or the final. Assistant referees are remunerated $2500 in the group stages and $5000 in the playoffs.

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The fourth official gets the same pay as the assistant referee. The video assistant referees (VAR) can earn up to $175,000, with $3000 for every match in the group stages and $5000 in the playoffs.

MLB umpire salaries are mouth-watering to most people; however, the journey to get to the spot is challenging. The average official earns up to $235,000, with the high earners making $500,000 and the lower ones $150,000. Minor league officials earn less than their counterparts, and their salaries are paid according to their class.

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