Football Referee Salary in California

Football Referee Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Football Referee Salary $42,415 CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Football Referee Salary $48,029 CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Football Referee Salary $54,194 CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Football Referee Salary $62,310 CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Football Referee Salary $69,698 CA April 01, 2025
25% $48,029 10% $42,415 90% $69,698 75% $62,310 $54,194 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

How much does a Football Referee earn in California

As of April 01, 2025, a Football Referee in California earns an average salary of $54,194 per year.
A Football Referee's salary in California can be paid hourly, weekly or monthly depending on the company and job type. Most part-time jobs will be paid hourly or weekly. Using the salary calculator, the average pay comes out to be about $26 an hour or $1,042/week or $4,516/month.
The average salary of a Football Referee ranges from $48,029 to $62,310. The average salary range for a Football Referee varies widely, which indicates that there are many opportunities for advancement, promotions, and salary increases. These opportunities depend on many factors, including skills, education, certifications, location, and years of experience.
California is ranked 2nd out of 51 states nationwide for Football Referee salaries. Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target by estimating the most accurate annual salary range for Football Referee jobs, with more online, real-time compensation data than any other website.

What is the Average Football Referee Salary by City in California?

Below is a list of the average salaries for a Football Referee in 10 cities in California. We've identified 270 cities where the typical salary for a Football Referee job is above the average in California. The top-paid city for Football Referee is San Jose and the average salary for a Football Referee job is earned $61,972 which is higher than the average in California.
This is followed by Santa Clara and Sunnyvale in second and third places, which beat the average in California by $7,778(14.35%) and $7,778(14.35%) respectively. In fourth place is Los Gatos with a salary of $61,972, which is higher than the California average salary. Milpitas and Mountain View continue the rankings.
Based on the summary of average salaries paid by cities in California, the Football Referee job market in San Jose is relatively active with a higher salary paid to compare to other cities in California.
Finally, Football Referee jobs pay differently by city, even if they are in California. The cost of living might be a key factor when considering the location and salary of a Football Referee position.
CITY Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
San Jose $61,972 $5,164 $1,192 $30
Santa Clara $61,972 $5,164 $1,192 $30
Sunnyvale $61,972 $5,164 $1,192 $30
Los Gatos $61,972 $5,164 $1,192 $30
Milpitas $61,972 $5,164 $1,192 $30
Mountain View $61,972 $5,164 $1,192 $30
Alviso $61,972 $5,164 $1,192 $30
Campbell $61,972 $5,164 $1,192 $30
Saratoga $61,952 $5,163 $1,191 $30
Cupertino $61,952 $5,163 $1,191 $30

What Similar Jobs are Paid to Football Referee in California?

There are 11 jobs that we find are related to the Football Referee job category,these similar jobs include Sports Referee,Basketball Referee,Appeals Referee,Volleyball Referee,Hockey Referee,Soccer Referee,Youth Soccer Referee,Youth Sports Referee,Director Of Football,Football Official,and Football Coach.
All of these 11 jobs are paid between $42,857 to $93,488, and the Football Coach gets the highest paid with $93,488 from them. Those similar job salaries are paid differently by many factors such as company size, department base, responsibility, and others. If you're qualified to be hired for one of these similar jobs to the Football Referee, you could refer to the below list of job salaries based on market prices in California.
JOB TITLE Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
Sports Referee $55,197 $4,600 $1,061 $27
Basketball Referee $43,350 $3,613 $834 $21
Appeals Referee $58,138 $4,845 $1,118 $28
Volleyball Referee $51,133 $4,261 $983 $25
Hockey Referee $51,133 $4,261 $983 $25
Soccer Referee $45,202 $3,767 $869 $22
Youth Soccer Referee $49,600 $4,133 $954 $24
Youth Sports Referee $42,857 $3,571 $824 $21
Director Of Football $59,754 $4,980 $1,149 $29
Football Official $60,005 $5,000 $1,154 $29
Football Coach $93,488 $7,791 $1,798 $45
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