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NFL Cheerleader Salaries: How Much Money Do They Make During Football Season?


They’re the most visible fans in the stadium, but how much do NFL cheerleaders actually make? It’s not as much as you might think

As of a 2017 ESPN report, NFL cheerleaders made an average of $150 per game, plus additional money for practice time and public appearances, adding up to around $22,500 per year. It’s no secret that athletes such as Tom Brady, Jay Cutler and Aaron Rodgers love football — but there are also plenty of stars who enjoy rooting for their favorite teams from the sidelines. Thibodeaux-Fields’ lawsuit prompted an investigation from the US Department of Labor that determined Raiders cheerleaders were only earning around $5 per hour, well below the $8 minimum wage in California at the time.

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