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In the game of cricket, umpires play a vital role in smooth functioning of the sport. Their responsibility is to run the game fairly and in an unbiased way. The Indian Premier League (IPL) is not an exception as umpires’ role becomes crucial in the cash-rich T20 extravaganza as well. In IPL, it’s witnessed that players get paid heavily for their prowess while umpires also get handsome pay for their job in the league. Utilising their skills and experience, umpires also earn a decent amount in an IPL installment.
In the distinguished T20 tournament like the IPL, it’s essential for organisers to get umpires and referees who ensure that the quality of umpiring isn’t compromised in the tournament. For umpires’ jobs, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) pays salary according to several factors. As per reports, umpires receive salary according to their experience. Playoffs and sponsorship also boost umpires’ earnings.
Umpires’ salary per match in IPL
Umpires get paid as per their job and experience in a match in the IPL. The elite umpires who come under the International Cricket Council (ICC) panel are paid accordingly, while the umpires with experience in domestic cricket are paid lesser than the ones who are in the illustrious ICC panel.
1. International umpires’ salary (as per match)
As per media sources in Dainik Jagran, veteran and international umpires get INR 1,98,000 a match. These umpires possess the experience of officiating 100 or more matches.
2. Junior umpires’ salary (as per match)
Junior umpires get paid less than those who are experienced in the field. According to Jagran Josh, a junior umpire receives INR 59,000 for officiating a match.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the seasonal salary of an IPL umpire?
A. An elite umpire gets the opportunity to receive approximately INR 7,33,000 per season, besides other allowances and bonus, as mentioned in IPLTicket2025.com website.
Q. Who are the highest-paid umpires in IPL?
A. Nitin Menon, Christopher Gaffaney, and Bruce Oxenford are some names who are highest-paid umpires in the league.
Q. How many games does an IPL umpire officiate in a league’s season?
A. An IPL umpire gets the task to officiate multiple matches, however, the number differs every year.
Q. How has umpires’ salary has evolved over the years?
A. Back in 2008, when IPL was started, elite umpires’ salary was only INR 40,000. After 17 years of the tournament, it has increased five times as the same class of umpires get INR 1,98,000.
Q. What is the eligibility to become an IPL umpire?
A. To become an IPL umpire, a person should pass BCCI’s exams and get recognised by the board to possess the experience of officiating domestic matches before making the big plunge.
