How much money do NFL cheerleaders make?

BEING an NFL cheerleader is a glamorous job but not as well paid as some think.

Cheerleaders grace the sidelines of American football games and get an up-close view of the action.

But they're not that well financially rewarded.

According to various reports, a professional NFL cheerleader can earn around $75,000 a year.

But a supporting cheerleader is only paid around $20,000 a year.

Professional cheerleaders are paid a salary of around $15-20 an hour.

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They also pick up $500 in match fees, of which there are usually nine or ten including preseason.

But supporting cheerleaders are paid around $9 an hour.

And their match fees are half that of the professionals.

The salary has increased in recent years after complaints they were too low.

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Oakland Raiders were ordered to pay cheerleaders minimum wages after a complaint in 2014.

Before this, there were reports that cheerleaders were paid just $5 an hour.

Two former Raiders cheerleaders won a $1.25m settlement with the team after the class-action wage theft lawsuit.

While six teams in the NFL - Bears, Bills, Browns, Giants, Steelers, and Packers - don't have any cheerleaders at all

Some simply have too cold a climate, while others object on other grounds.

Giants co-owner John Mara told the New York Times: "Philosophically we have always had issues with sending scantily clad women out on the field to entertain our fans".

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And the Bills had to get rid of their 'Jills' squad after being sued in 2014.

Five former Jills alleged the cheerleaders were not paid for hours they worked, eventually winning a $3.5m payout.

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