According to Career Trend, WNBA referees earn or $180,000 per year. Entry-level NBA referees earn $250,000 per year as “rookies.” After three to five years of experience, entry-level referees are eligible for a higher salary at the senior level.
How much do WNBA refs make a game?
In the WNBA, an entry-level referee makes an average of $16,000 a year, or $425 per game.
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