What Is The Salary Of A Major League Baseball Umpire?

If you’re interested in becoming a professional baseball umpire, you’re probably wondering what the salary is. Here’s a look at what major league umpires make.

Umpires in Major League Baseball

Major League Baseball umpires are responsible for the fair enforcement of the rules of the game. They are also responsible for the safety of the players and spectators. Umpires are hired by the Major League Baseball league office and are not affiliated with any specific team.

Umpires in the American League

In professional baseball, the umpire is the person who is responsible for making all of the calls during the game. There are four umpires in each Major League Baseball game, and each one has a different job. The plate umpire is responsible for calling balls and strikes, as well as making decisions on plays at home plate. The first base umpire is responsible for calling plays involving runners at first base, as well as any plays in the infield. The second base umpire is responsible for calling plays involving runners at second base, as well as any plays in the outfield. The third base umpire is responsible for calling plays involving runners at third base, as well as any plays near the foul line.

The salary of a Major League Baseball umpire varies depending on a number of factors, including experience and job performance. In general, however, umpires in the American League earn an annual salary of between $120,000 and $350,000. Umpires in the National League earn slightly less, with an annual salary range of $100,000 to $300,000.

Umpires in the National League

Major League Baseball umpires are part of the Major League Baseball Umpires Association (MLBUA). The MLBUA is responsible for negotiating the terms and conditions of the umpires’ contract with Major League Baseball. There are currently 68 umpires in the association, including 60 who work in the National League and eight who work in the American League.

In order to become a Major League Baseball umpire, you must first be a member of the MLBUA. To become a member, you must be at least 21 years old and have previous experience umpiring Minor League Baseball, independent league baseball, or college baseball. Once you become a member of the MLBUA, you are eligible to attend their training program, which is held every year in Florida.

The training program lasts for six weeks and includes classroom instruction and on-field training. Upon completion of the training program, you will be placed on a list of eligible umpires from which Major League Baseball teams can select when they need an umpire.

Umpires’ Salaries

The average salary for all Major League Baseball umpires is $360,000. Umpires who have been in the league for more than three years and have accumulated more than five years of service time are eligible for this salary. Major League umpires also receive a pension plan, which is funded by the players’ and owners’ contributions, and is worth an estimated $20 million.

Umpires’ Salaries by Year

The table below shows the average salaries of Major League Baseball umpires from 2006 to 2016.

Year | Average Salary
—--|—————-
2006 | $120,000
2007 | $140,000
2008 | $150,000
2009 | $160,000
2010 | $170,000
2011 | $180,000
2012 | $190,000
2013 | $200,000
2014 | $205,000
2015 | $210,000
2016 | $215,000

Umpires’ Salaries by Team

The following is a list of Major League Baseball umpires’ salaries by team, as of the 2019 season.

-Arizona Diamondbacks: $120,000
-Atlanta Braves: $135,000
-Baltimore Orioles: $142,000
-Boston Red Sox: $145,000
-Chicago Cubs: $148,000
-Chicago White Sox: $150,000
-Cincinnati Reds: $152,500
-Cleveland Indians: $155,000
-Colorado Rockies: $160,500
-Detroit Tigers: $160,500
-Houston Astros: $163,500
-Kansas City Royals: $165,500
-Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim:$170,000
-Los Angeles Dodgers:$172,500
-Miami Marlins:$175.000
-Milwaukee Brewers:$177.500 Minnesota Twins :$180.000 New York Mets :$182.500 New York Yankees :$185.000 Oakland Athletics :193.750 Philadelphia Phillies :197.500 Pittsburgh Pirates :199.250 San Diego Padres :202.250 San Francisco Giants :206.250 Seattle Mariners :209.750 St Louis Cardinals :213.750 Tampa Bay Rays :216.250 Texas Rangers 217250 Toronto Blue Jays 221750 Washington Nationals 225750

Umpires’ Pensions

Major League Baseball umpires benefit from a pension plan that is among the best of any sport. Under the terms of the current labor contract, which runs through the end of the 2019 season, umpires are vested in the plan after just five years of service.

Umpires’ Pensions by Year

In addition to their salaries, major league umpires receive a pension when they retire. The pension is based on years of service and how old the umpire is when he retires.

Here are the annual pensions for major league umpires who retire at age 65, based on years of service:

-5 years or less of service: $7,500
-10 years of service: $15,000
-15 years of service: $22,500
-20 years or more of service: $30,000

Umpires’ Pensions by Team

Major League Baseball umpires currently receive an annual salary of $120,000, which is a small increase from the $110,000 they earned in 2017. They also receive a per diem of $345 for every day on the job, as well as reimbursement for their travel expenses. In addition to their salary, umpires also receive a pension plan from Major League Baseball.

The pension plan for MLB umpires is a defined benefit plan, meaning that umpires will receive a certain amount of money every year when they reach retirement age. The amount of money that an umpire will receive from the pension plan is based on their years of service and their highest average salary. Umpires who have worked for 20 or more years can expect to receive an annual pension payment of $56,000 at retirement.

While the salaries and pension benefits of MLB umpires are quite generous, it is important to remember that these officials are only paid for the time that they work during the regular season. Umpires do not get paid during spring training or the postseason (although they do receive travel expenses), so their total earnings for the year are generally less than $200,000.