Referee Pay
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Referee Pay
What Referees Are Paid
Pay is set by each competition, but transparency helps everyone. Below is an illustrative Indiana fee structure and how payment works.
Fee Structure
Typical game fees by level
| Match level | Referee | Assistant Referee |
|---|---|---|
| Recreational / small-sided | $30–$45 | — |
| Youth travel (U11–U14) | $45–$60 | $30–$40 |
| Youth travel (U15–U19) | $60–$80 | $40–$55 |
| Adult amateur | $70–$95 | $45–$60 |
Sample data — illustrative only.
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Borrowed from Wisconsin: publishing a transparent fee structure reduces friction with new referees, assignors, and leagues.
Getting Paid
How and when
You’re an independent contractor
Confirm pay and method with the assignor when you accept a game.
Keep your payment info current
Each competition uses its own payment system; keep your contact and payment details current so you are paid promptly.
Our 7-day standard
ISRA’s goal is that referees are paid within seven days of a match for events we run.