Soccer Referee Salary 2011

The average salary of a professional soccer referee is $55,000 in 2011. In general, soccer referee job is a part-time occupation and the referees officiate in a specific number of matches during a year. They always have a tough task on the field, often running after players from one end to another to ensure that the game is played in all its fairness. They are empowered to issue yellow or red cards to players, depending on the gravity of foul committed on the field. The World Cup, organized by FIFA, is the premier event in sports.