Referees are performing their duties almost in every football league. However, in Europe’s top 5 football leagues, they are getting paid very well. Based on their 2021-2022 season earning in different leagues, a comparison table is formed. Take a look at the Referees Salaries Comparison among different leagues:
| League | Base Fee | Match Fee | Average Referees salary (yearly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Champions League | $100,000 | $10,000 | $1,40,000 |
| Premier League | £50,000 | £2000 | £100,000 |
| Spanish La Liga | €250,000 | €6,000 | €388,000 |
| Serie A | €160,000 | €3500 | €200,000 |
| Bundesliga | €150,000 | €3000 | €190,000 |
| Ligue One | €150,000 | €3000 | €190,000 |
In this table, you can clealry see a Referees Salaries Comparison differenece among top 5 leagues referees salaries. Spanish divsion One league, La Liga, is paying its offical the most.
Base salary for match referee is €250,000 with a match fee of €6,000. An average top flight referee in La Liga earned €388,000.
However, premire league depsite their highest league money among top 5 league, it offers very less to its official. Only £2000 a match fee with a base salary of £50,000. Compares to even Ligue one, its half what ligue one is offering.
Referees play an integral role in a football match. From officiating the game to monitoring and calling bookings, they do a lot of work. From game aspects without referees call, the game will be incomplete and look like a wild play.