How much do Premier League referees get paid?

Referees are a major part of the beautiful game of football. They are the ones in charge of proceedings, controlling the game, and directing players on what to do thereby aiding the smooth running of the match.

These referees come under pressure week-in week out particularly for their decisions, making it one of the toughest jobs in football. The introduction of VAR(Video Assistant Referee) has also helped these referees in their decision-making.

A football match is presided over by a referee, backed by the Laws of the Game which gives these referees the full authority to work by these Laws of the Game in line with the match. In football, the referee is oftentimes flagged by two assistant referees, and sometimes by a fourth official.

How much are Europe’s top referees paid?

The Spanish Laliga are the juicy in that regard paying referees, with La Liga paying £5,200 per game, while Germany and Italy pay around £3,000. Ligue 1 in France gives referees £2,400 per fixture, officials in Portugal get around £1,000, and the salaries for EPL refs can go up to $92,000 annually.

2022/23 Premier League Select Group 1 referees

• Stuart Attwell
• Peter Bankes
• Tom Bramall
• John Brooks
• David Coote
• Darren England
• Jarred Gillett
• Tony Harrington
• Simon Hooper
• Rob Jones
• Chris Kavanagh
• Andy Madley
• Andre Marriner
• Michael Oliver
• Craig Pawson
• Michael Salisbury
• Graham Scott
• Anthony Taylor
• Paul Tierney

Full List of Premier League referees