Check out the list of current WWE Referees- Male and Female, and their salaries.
Referees have been the most integral part of all pro-wrestling and WWE. There are currently 20+ referees in WWE in RAW, SmackDown, NXT & NXT UK. Every match needs at least one official overseeing it. Not only are they onscreen officials but they also coordinate the match between the Gorilla position and the performers. They are also part of the storyline or match environment almost every time and play crucial roles in finishes. A referee can not do anything wrong and is basically on the shoot position every second of the match.
Referee Salary 2020
So, with such great responsibilities, does the reward also come in handy? How much does a WWE referee earn? Just like any other profession, the salary of a referee varies from person to person based on their experience and expertise. Most experienced WWE referees get up to $250,000 as fixed annual salaries. The new referees get a contract of about $50000-$80000 in fixed annual salaries.
The referees also get paid per match basis. The referees with good experience and track records make anything between $1500-$4000 per match and between $4000-$6000 for main event matches. The entry-level referees make $500-$800 per match.
Current WWE Referees(Active)
Below is the list of approximate salaries for currently active WWE Referees.
*These are estimated numbers. Original figures may vary.
| NAME | JOIN WWE DATE | ANNUAL CONTRACT | PER MATCH AMOUNT | SOCIAL MEDIA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aja Smith | February 5, 2020 | $50000 | Main Event: $2000 Per Match: $500 | Twitter: @refajawwe Instagram: @ajasmithwwe |
| Artemis | March 26, 2020 | $50000 | Main Event: $2000 Per Match: $500 | Twitter: @artemis_referee Instagram: @artemis_referee |
| Chad Patton | 1999 | $250000 | Main Event: $15,000 Per Match: $5,000 | Twitter: @chadpattonwwe Instagram: @chadpattonwwe |
| Charles Robinson | March 2001 | $250000 | Main Event: $15,000 Per Match: $5,000 | Twitter: @WWERobinson Instagram: @wwerobinson |
| Chris Sharpe | – | $100000 | Main Event: $5000 Per Match: $1000 | Twitter: @WWEChrisSharpe Instagram: @wwechrissharpe |
| D.A. Brewer | 2017 | $80000 | Main Event: $5000 Per Match: $1000 | Twitter: @DABrewerWWE Instagram: @d.a._brewerwwe |
| Dan Engler | July 2013 | $250000 | Main Event: $6000 Per Match: $3000 | Twitter: @DanEnglerWWE Instagram: @danengler123 |
| Danilo Anfibio | 2013 | $250000 | Main Event: $6000 Per Match: $3000 | Twitter: @WWE_Ref123 |
| Darrick Moore | – | $150000 | Main Event: $5000 Per Match: $2500 | Twitter: @RealDarrickWWE |
| Darryl Sharma | November 2016 | $100000 | Main Event: $5000 Per Match: $1000 | Twitter: @wwedarrylsharma Instagram: @WWEdarrylsharma |
| Drake Wuertz | August 2013 | $150000 | Main Event: $5000 Per Match: $2500 | Instagram: @drakewuertzwwe |
| Eddie Orengo | – | $80000 | Main Event: $2000 Per Match: $1000 | Twitter: @EddieOrengoWWE Instagram: @eddieorengowwe |
| Jake Clemons | Feb 2020 | $50000 | -Main Event: $2000 Per Match: $500 | – |
| Jason Ayers | February 2012 | $150000 | Main Event: $6000 Per Match: $1500 | Twitter: @JasonAyersWWE Instagram: @jasonayerswwe |
| Jessika Carr | July 2010 | $80000 | Main Event: $2000 Per Match: $1000 | Twitter: @WWELadyRefJess Instagram: @wweladyrefjess |
| John Cone | 2006 | $250000 | Main Event: $6000 Per Match: $3000 | Twitter: @WWErefJohnCone Instagram: @refjohncone |
| Rod Zapata | – | $150000 | Main Event: $6000 Per Match: $1500 | Twitter: @RodZapataWWE |
| Ryan Tran | 2010 | $150000 | Main Event: $4500 Per Match: $1500 | – |
| Shawn Bennett | 2013 | $250000 | Main Event: $6000 Per Match: $3000 | Twitter: @BennettWWE Instagram: @refbennett |
| Stephon Smith | October 17, 2019 | $50000 | Main Event: $2000 Per Match: $500 | Twitter: @StephonSmithWWE |
| Tom Castor | – | $80000 | Main Event: $2000 Per Match: $500 | Twitter: @tomcastorWWE Instagram: @tomcastorwwe |
| Tom Scarborough | – | $80000 | Main Event: $2000 Per Match: $500 | Twitter: @ScarboroughREF Instagram: @tomscarborough |
WWE Female Referee 2020
- Aja Smith
- Artemis
- Jessika Carr
FAQ
Who is the senior most referee in WWE?
Chad Patton is the senior most referee in WWE right now(November 2020).
Who is the female referee in WWE?
Jessika Carr became the first female referee to feature on WWE main roster matches.
Who is the highest paid WWE referee?
Chad Patton & Charles Robinson are currently the highest-paid referees in WWE, earning approximately $250000 in fixed annual salary and between $5000 per match($15000 per main event match).
