While the NCAA closely guards how much their referees earn, Sportscasting reports that officials are given a tier pay rather than a salary for March Madness.
Rates change depending on how late into the tournament they are allowed to officiate, Sportscasting reports.
"They earn $1,000 per game during the first rounds, $1,400 for the regional finals, and $2,000 for officiating in any Final Four games," according to Sportscasting. "This can be an ample opportunity to pad more pay at the end of the season."
In late 2021, the NCAA announced that basketball officials in the women's tournament would be paid the same as the referees in the men's tournament again.
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Rates change depending on how late into the tournament they are allowed to officiate, Sportscasting reports.
"They earn $1,000 per game during the first rounds, $1,400 for the regional finals, and $2,000 for officiating in any Final Four games," according to Sportscasting. "This can be an ample opportunity to pad more pay at the end of the season."
In late 2021, the NCAA announced that basketball officials in the women's tournament would be paid the same as the referees in the men's tournament again.
Here's how much referees earn during March Madness
The NCAA closely guards details about how much referees are paid.
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