Thirteen-year-old referees can earn different amounts per game depending on the role they fulfill and the age group of the match they are officiating. Specifically for U13-U14 matches, a 13-year-old referee can earn $45 per game as a center referee or $25 per game as an assistant referee.
The compensation for youth soccer referees is typically structured based on the age group of the players in the game and the referee's assigned role. As referees gain experience and are qualified to officiate older age groups, their per-game earnings generally increase. For a 13-year-old, officiating matches in the U13-U14 age bracket often represents the standard pay scale for their experience level in that particular game category.
Referee Pay for U13-U14 Games
The following table outlines the per-game pay for officiating U13-U14 matches:
| Role | Payment Per Game |
|---|---|
| Center Referee | $45 |
| Assistant Referee | $25 |
In soccer, the center referee is the primary official responsible for enforcing the Laws of the Game, making decisions, and maintaining control throughout the match. Assistant referees (also known as linesmen) assist the center referee, primarily by signaling offsides, indicating when the ball has gone out of play, and advising on fouls or misconduct. A 13-year-old referee may be assigned to either of these roles, affecting their per-game income.
It's also worth noting that referees of this age might be assigned to officiate games in younger age groups, such as U11-U12 or U9-U10. In such cases, the payment per game would be less than that for U13-U14 matches. For example, the rate for an assistant referee in a U9-U10 game is $15, while a center referee for a U11-U12 game earns $35.
