What is a CFL referee salary? How much are CFL on-field officials paid?
CFL referees and other on-field officials are not full-time employees. In 2008, their compensation ranged from $550 and $850 per game plus travel costs. If a referee officiates 18 games during the regular season, he will earn just over $15,000 over four months, not enough to make up for the earnings lost from their full time jobs. Although not paid as full time professionals, CFL officials are professional officials who must make judgment calls many times per game. Most of their criticism received is over these judgment calls, which can not be called into question by instant replay or other means.
