Referees, referees in the English Premier League football arena is one of the hardest jobs in the world. when they have to work with superstar players that are watched by millions of viewers around the world all the time. The decision of the black shirt on the pitch has the right to upset the players, coaches and fans.
amid all the pressures that the referee bears We wonder if their compensation will be worth the stress they face every time they step onto the pitch to make decisions about the course of the game?
Income, Premier League Referee Wages 2022
The role of referees is not so much in the spotlight in football games compared to players, managers or even club owners. On the other hand, referees are often the ones who bear all the stakeholder feedback. But they are a position that football cannot live without.
Premier League referees are trained by the Professional Referees Organization (PGMOL), with only Tier 1 referees and their assistants in that group having the right to referees in the country’s top league. Their wages are paid by the English Football Association, the Premier League and the Football League.
How much do Premier League referees earn?
According to reports from TotalSportek and Sportingfree, Premier League referees’ annual income hits the mark of £70,000, with an additional £1,500 per game being paid, while referees can raise the bar in UEFA or international games. Can earn up to 200,000 pounds per year.
In addition to Referee 1’s earnings, the report also reveals assistant referees earn £30,000 a year, with £850 in extra per game compensation, as well as referees serving in the VAR room.
Premier League Referees Earnings
– First referee earns £70,000-200,000 per year and £1,500 bonus per game.
– Assistant Referee, £30,000 a year and £850 bonus per game.
– VAR referees earn £30,000 a year and £850 bonus per game.
Ranking the highest paid Premier League referees 2022
18. Zion Massey Ellis – £40,000 and £850 per game (Premier League)
17. Andy Madley – £48,000 and £1,500 per game (Premier League)
16. Peter Banks – £48,000 and £1,500 per game (Premier League)
15. Simon Hooper – £48,000 and £1,500 per game (Premier League)
14. David Koote – £48,000 and £1,500 per game (Premier League)
13. Craig Pawson – £48,000 and £1,500 per game (Premier League and Euro Qualifiers)
12. Lee Mason – £48,000 and £1,500 per game (Premier League)
11. Graham Scott – £48,000 and £1,500 per game (Premier League)
10. Stuart Atwell – £70,000 and £1,500 per game (Premier League)
9. Jonathan Moss – £70,000 and £1,500 per game (Premier League)
8. Andre Marriner – £70,000 and £1,500 per game (Premier League)
7. Paul Tierney – £70,000 and £1,500 per game (Premier League)
6. Kevin Friend – £70,000 and £1,500 per game (Premier League)
5. Chris Kavanagh – £70,000 and £1,500 per game (Premier League and Euro Qualifiers)
4. Anthony Taylor – £70,000 and £1,500 per game (Premier League, Euro Qualifiers and Europa League)
3. Michael Oliver – £200,000 and £1,500 per game (Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Euro Qualifiers and Europa League)
2. Mike Dean – £200,000 and £1,500 per game (Premier League and UEFA Champions League)
1. Martin Atkinson – £200,000 and £1,500 per game (Premier League, UEFA Champions League and Europa League)
***Exchange rate 1 pound = 43 baht approximately
