The NBA referees are the highest paid professional match officials in the world. The season begins in October and finals are being played in June. NBA referees earn a good salary package, making more money than any other match officials.
| Match Officials | Per Match | Playoffs & Finals | Annual Earnings |
| NBA Professional Referee | $3,500 | $5,000 | $500,000 |
| NBA Entry Level Referee | $600 | $1,000 | $250,000 |
| Women's NBA Referee | $425 | $800 | $180,000 |
The average annual salaries of professional referees in the North-American top leagues:
See Also
Referees - Working ConditionsÁrbitros en la NFL - ¿Quiénes son y qué hacen? -How Much Does an NFL Referee Make?NFL Advanced Development Program (ADP 21) | Operaciones de Fútbol Americano de la NFLNBA (basketball): $375,000
MLB (baseball): $235,000
NHL (hockey): $212,500
NFL (American football): $188,322
Source: TSM Sportz
