How much are NBA referees paid per game?

The average salary of an NBA referee is from $150000 to $550000. The average salaries have spiked considerably since 1983, when NBA officials made between $18146 and $78259 each season. read more

In 2009, the senior referees for the NBA made around $550,000. There are some referees that make higher salaries than this. WNBA Referee Salaries: In the Women’s National Basketball Association, the referees do not make as much. They average around $500.00 per game for a total of $16,000 per year. read more

College basketball referees for D-1 men’s NCAA games make over $2,000 per game and they can work over 70 games per season, so their annual salary for working the NCAA season is approximately $150,000 — the same as an entry-level ref in the NBA. As far as WNBA referees, they make considerably less. read more

In the Women's National Basketball Association, the referees do not make as much. They average around $500.00 per game for a total of $16,000 per year. They work a shorter season, only 10 teams that play 34 regular-season games. Most of the referees work part time. read more