NBA employees working as Referee trainee in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is in line with the average of Referee trainee professionals at NBA worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Referee trainee ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Referee trainee at NBA is $54,573 per year or $26 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $82,331 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $44,510 (25th percentile) and $67,995 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by NBA Referee trainee professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Referee trainee professionals typically earn between $21 and $33 per hour.
Referee trainee professionals typically earn between $3,709 and $5,666 monthly.
