NFL referee salary: How much are Super Bowl officials paid in 2026?

While it happens every year, it feels like the NFL referees were operating under a microscope during the 2025-2026 season. From the beginning of the season, when the tush push proved that it was nearly impossible to officiate, to the NFL playoffs, where another catch/no catch debate was born. One of the biggest arguments about NFL officials is that fans want them to be full-time...