Premier League Referee Salaries Revealed by Chief Howard Webb

Premier League referees’ annual earnings have been disclosed by the league’s head of officiating, Howard Webb, offering a rare look into the financial side of top-flight officiating.

Webb confirmed that match officials in England’s second tier — the Championship — already earn over £120,000 annually, with assistant referees receiving around £110,000.

While exact Premier League figures were not specified, the comparison highlights the high earnings across European leagues.

How Premier League Referees Compare Internationally

Championship (England):

• 18 referees earn £120,000+ per year
• Assistant referees: £110,000

La Liga (Spain):

• Average annual salary: £124,256
• Plus £4,205 per match
• Plus £21,929 for image rights

Serie A (Italy):

• Referees earn around £77,000 per year

Ligue 1 (France):

• Annual salary close to £67,000

Bundesliga (Germany):

• Referees earn between £53,000 and £70,000

These figures show the significant investment in officiating standards across major European leagues. While the Premier League does not publicly disclose full breakdowns, its top officials are believed to be among the highest-paid in world football.