SYA SOCCER REFEREE PAY RATES
Referees who earn more than $600 in a calendar year will receive an IRS 1099 tax form. Referees may receive more than one 1099, for example, from SYA and Virginia Valor FC.
SYA Recreational League (U9-U12) and NCSL-REC (U13-U19)
| Age Group | Referee | Assistant Referees |
| U9-U10 | $30 | $15 |
| U11-U12 | $35 | $20 |
| U13-U14 | $45 | $25 |
| U15-U16 | $55 | $35 |
| U17-U19 | $65 | $40 |
Bonus Fees (SYA Recreational and NCSL-REC Games)
Recreational league bonuses are cumulative. Referees can be paid for working several games per day, multiple games per season, and for filling in for another referee at the last minute.
| Number of Games | Bonus |
| 4 games in one day | $25 |
| 5 games in one day | $35 |
| 20-24 games per season | $30 |
| 25-29 games per season | $50 |
| 30-34 games per season | $75 |
| 35-40 games per season | $100 |
| Over 40 games per season | $150 |
| Emergency Referee (last minute or injury replacement) | $30 |
| Referee Coach or Mentor (per assignment) | $30 |
NCSL (National Capital Soccer League)
Referees that work at least 25 NCSL games each season receive a $200 bonus.
| Age Group | Referee | Assistant Referees |
| U9-U10 | $60 | N/A |
| U11-U12 | $70 | $35 |
| U13-U14 | $75 | $35 |
| U15-U16 | $80 | $40 |
| U17-U19 | $90 | $45 |
NCSL National 1 (N1) League
| Age Group | Referee | Assistant Referees |
| U13 | $80 | $40 |
| U14-U16 | $90 | $45 |
| U17-U19 | $100 | $50 |
ECNL-RL (Elite Clubs National League – Regional League) (No Bonus Fees)
| Age Group | Referee | Assistant Referees |
| U11-U12 | $70 | $40 |
| U13-U14 | $75 | $45 |
| U15-U16 | $80 | $50 |
| U17-U19 | $90 | $55 |
EDP (Elite Development Program) (No Bonus Fees)
| Age Group | Referee | Assistant Referees |
| U11-U12 | $70 | $35 |
| U13-U14 | $75 | $35 |
| U15-U16 | $80 | $40 |
| U17-U19 | $90 | $45 |
