The League pays the salaries of the referees who work games in the NFL.
The NFL Officials Union and the NFL agreed to an 8 year contract in 2012. The deal, the longest ever between the league and union, was brokered after the Refs went on strike and refused to work games in the 2012 season.
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The average salary of an NBA referee is $33,020 per year as of 2013. Most referees are paid much higher than the average, depending on a variety of factors.
The NBA (National Basketball Association) pays referees. Referees make between $75,000 and $300,000 per year, depending on their seniority and the games in which they participate.