In this day and age of technology, no one takes more crap than officials.
Whether it's a missed call or a penalty given that raises some eyebrows, those in the whites constantly are under scrutiny from players, coaches and fans.
While praise might be hard to come by, the money is not. The officials out there are coming away with a good sized paycheck for their efforts every week.
Getting selected to work the Super Bowl is no easy feat. Not only are the officials being rewarded for their work all year with the selection, but also get to walk away with their biggest single-game payment of the year.
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How much do officials make in the Super Bowl? The Sporting News breaks it down.
How much are referees paid for Super Bowl 57?
There is no official number out there for how much officials make at the game. Therefore, there won't be any exact number for the crew working Super Bowl 57.
However, there are estimates out there. Money.com reported back in 2018 that officials would likely make roughly $40,000, with a range between $30,000 and $50,000.
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Who are the Super Bowl 57 game officials?
Below are the officials that will be on the call for Super Bowl 57 between the Eagles and Chiefs, led by Carl Cheffers.
| Position | Official | Previous Super Bowls |
|---|---|---|
| Referee | Carl Cheffers | 51, 55 |
| Umpire | Roy Ellison | — |
| Down Judge | Jerod Phillips | 53 |
| Line Judge | Jeff Bergman | 31, 53 |
| Field Judge | John Jenkins | — |
| Side Judge | Eugene Hall | 53, 55 |
| Back Judge | Dino Paganelli | 47, 55 |
| Replay Official | Mark Butterworth | — |
This officiating crew could result in a high-penalty Super Bowl. According to NFLPenalties.com, Cheffers' crew threw more flags than any others, averaging 13.94 flags per game for an average yards total of 124.06.
How much do referees make in the regular season?
NFL officials don't work this position as a full-time job, and most have second jobs. For example, Cheffers also works a full-time job for a company that manufactures automobile batteries.
However, the officials still make a good amount of money for a season's worth of games. Money.com reported that starting in 2019, officials made an average of $201,000.
In addition, officials also have a 401(k) plan that features an annual individual contribution of $18,000 with the league partially matching.
