2025-26 TAPPS APPROVED PAY SCALES
TAPPS approves this recommended pay scale for the 2025 – 26 school year.
TAPPS approves this recommended pay scale for the 2025 – 26 school year. TAPPS recognizes that member schools and local chapters may need the flexibility to determine a pay rate that both consider fair and appropriate which deviates from this schedule. Additionally, TAPPS supports the use of game/season contracts between schools and chapters. TAPPS supports the officials working for our member schools and will assist in the enforcement of signed contracts in the event of dispute.
The following schedule is for each game per official. The first number is for the first game called, while the second number is for any additional games. The mileage is included in the figures shown. If the distance is great than 120 miles, travel should be from the chapters’ established center points to the school.
TAPPS does not govern Junior High contests but supports the fees established between TASO / THSBOA and the UIL. Sub-Varsity rates shall not be used for Junior High contests as junior high students are not allowed to compete with or against high school students.
BASEBALL OFFICIAL PAY SCALE 2025-26
| Type of Game | 1 – 30.9 Miles | 31 – 60.9 Miles | 61 – 90.9 Miles |
| Varsity | $105/$85 | $120/$85 | $135/$85 |
| Varsity – Single Umpire | $147.50/$127.50 | $162.50/$127.50 | $177.50/$127.50 |
| Sub-Varsity Option A: *No Inning Starts After 1 Hour and 50 Minutes* | $95/$75 | $110/$75 | $125/$75 |
| Sub-Varsity Option B: *Starts an Inning After 1 Hour and 50 Minutes* | $105/$85 | $120/$85 | $135/$85 |
| Junior High: No Inning Starts After 1 Hour and 30 Minutes | $90/$70 | $105/$70 | $120/$70 |
| Playoffs: Bi-District | $115/$95 | $130/$95 | $145/$95 |
| Playoffs: Area | $125/$105 | $140/$105 | $155/$105 |
| Playoffs: Regional Semi-Finals | $145/$125 | $160/$125 | $175/$125 |
| Playoffs: Regional Finals | $155/$135 | $170/$135 | $185/$135 |
| Playoffs: State Semi-Finals | $205/$185 | $220/$185 | $235/$185 |
| Playoffs: State Finals | $205/$185 | $220/$185 | $235/$185 |
| Tournament: Varsity – No Time Limit | $105/$85 | $120/$85 | $135/$85 |
| Tournament: Sub-Varsity – No Time Limit | $105/$85 | $120/$85 | $135/$85 |
| Tournament: Sub-Varsity – No Inning Starts After 1 Hour and 50 Minutes | $95/$75 | $110/$75 | $125/$75 |
| Tournament: Sub-Varsity – No Inning Starts After 1 Hour and 30 Minutes | $95/$75 | $110/$75 | $125/$75 |
*MILEAGE FOR TOURNAMENTS SHALL BE PAID ONCE PER DAY AS LISTED ABOVE.
*IF A CONTEST IS POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER AND CONTINUED THE FOLLOWING DAY, OFFICIALS SHALL RECEIVE TRAVEL FOR EACH DAY BUT ONLY ONE GAME FEE ACCORDING TO 1204 (M). IF A DIFFERENT CREW IS ASSIGNED FOR THE FOLLOWING DAY, BOTH CREWS SHALL RECEIVE THE FULL GAME FEE AS WELL AS TRAVEL.
Over 91 Mile Travel Range Game Fee & Mileage
All members of the officiating crew will receive the base game fee. Officials will be reimbursed portal to portal (round-trip travel from official’s home address to venue address) one car at state rate, two cars at 75% of the state rate, or three cars at 60% of the state rate. Exception: When a seven-person crew is requested for a football game, two cars will be reimbursed at state rate, three cars at 67% of state rate, four cars at 50% of state rate, five cars at 40%.
(A) Officials shall be paid based on the state travel reimbursement rate in effect on August 1st of the current school year.
(B) A $15.00 riders fee will be paid for contests over the 91 mile range.
(C) Meals will be paid at $15.00 during regular season and $30.00 during playoffs.
(D) By prior agreement between officials and school authorities, airfare may be substituted for automobile travel fee.
BASKETBALL OFFICIAL PAY SCALE 2025-26
| Type of Game | 1-30 Miles | 31-60 Miles | 61-90 Miles | 91-120 Miles |
| Varsity | $100/$80 | $115/80 | $130/80 | |
| Varsity – Single Official | $140/$120 | $155/$120 | $170/$120 | |
| Sub-Varsity | $85/$65 | $100/$65 | $115/$65 | SEE |
| Junior High (7th & 8th Grade) – 6 minute quarter | $65/$45 | $80/$45 | $95/$45 | BELOW |
| Junior High (7th & 8th Grade) – 7 minute quarter | $70/$50 | $85/$50 | $100/$50 | |
| Junior High (7th & 8th Grade) – 8 minute quarter | $75/$55 | $90/$55 | $105/$55 | |
| Playoffs: Bi-District | $105/$85 | $120/$85 | $135/$85 | |
| Playoffs: Area | $115/$95 | $130/$95 | $145/$95 | |
| Playoffs: Regional Finals | $135/$115 | $150/$115 | $165/$115 | |
| Playoffs: State Tournament | $200/$180 | $215/$180 | $230/$180 |
Over 91 Mile Travel Range Game Fee & Mileage
All members of the officiating crew will receive the base game fee. Officials will be reimbursed portal to portal (round-trip travel from official’s home address to venue address) one car at state rate, two cars at 75% of the state rate, or three cars at 60% of the state rate. Exception: When a seven-person crew is requested for a football game, two cars will be reimbursed at state rate, three cars at 67% of state rate, four cars at 50% of state rate, five cars at 40%.
(A) Officials shall be paid based on the state travel reimbursement rate in effect on August 1st of the current school year.
(B) A $15.00 riders fee will be paid for contests over the 91 mile range.
(C) Meals will be paid at $15.00 during regular season and $30.00 during playoffs.
(D) By prior agreement between officials and school authorities, airfare may be substituted for automobile travel fee.
FOOTBALL OFFCIAL PAY SCALE 2025-2026
| VARSITY REGULAR SEASON | 1-30 Miles | 31-60 Miles | 61-90 Miles | 91-120 Miles |
| Gross Gate Receipts – $150-$4,000 | $115 / $95 | $130 / $95 | $145 / $95 | |
| Gross Gate Receipts – $4,001-$5,000 | $120 / $100 | $135 / $100 | $150 / $100 | |
| Gross Gate Receipts – $5,001-$7,500 | $125 / $105 | $140 / $105 | $155 / $105 | SEE |
| Gross Gate Receipts – $7,501-$10,000 | $130 / $110 | $145 / $110 | $160 / $110 | BELOW |
| Gross Gate Receipts – $10,001-$12,500 | $135 / $115 | $150 / $115 | $165 / $115 | |
| Gross Gate Receipts – $12,501-$15,000 | $140 / $120 | $155 / $120 | $170 / $120 | |
| Gross Gate Receipts – $15,001-$17,500 | $155 / $135 | $170 / $135 | $185 / $135 | |
| Gross Gate Receipts – $17,501-$20,500 | $165 / $144 | $180 / $145 | $195 / $145 | |
| Gross Gate Receipts – Each Additional $5,000 | $40 | $40 | $40 |
| Sub-Varsity and Junior High (7th/8th Grade) | 1-30 Miles | 31-60 Miles | 61-90 Miles | 91-120 Miles |
| 12-minute quarters | $85 / $65 | $100 / $65 | $115 / $65 | |
| 10-minute quarters | $80 / $60 | $95 / $60 | $110 / $60 | |
| 8-minute quarters | $80 / $55 | $90 / $55 | $105 / $50 |
Over 91 Mile Travel Range Game Fee & Mileage:
All members of the officiating crew will receive the base game fee. Officials will be reimbursed portal to portal (round-trip travel from official’s home address to venue address) one car at state rate, two cars at 75% of the state rate, or three cars at 60% of the state rate. Exception: When a seven-person crew is requested for a football game, two cars will be reimbursed at state rate, three cars at 67% of state rate, four cars at 50% of state rate, five cars at 40%.
(A) Officials shall be paid based on the state travel reimbursement rate in effect on August 1st of the current school year.
(B) A A $15.00 riders fee will be paid for contests over the 91 mile range.
(C) Meals will be paid at $15.00 during regular season and $30.00 during playoffs.
(D) By prior agreement between officials and school authorities, airfare may be substituted for automobile travel fee.
SOCCER APPROVED PAY SCALE 2025-26
| VARSITY/SUB-VARSITY (Each Game) | ||||
| Type of Game | 1-30 Miles | 31-60 Miles | 61-90 Miles | 91-120 Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of Half – 25 Minutes (Diagonal System: Three Officials) Referee | $85/$65 | $100/$65 | $115/$65 | |
| Length of Half – 35 Minutes (Diagonal System: Three Officials) Referee | $95/$75 | $110/$75 | $125/$75 | |
| Length of Half – 40 Minutes (Diagonal System: Three Officials) Referee | $95/$75 | $110/$75 | $125/$75 | SEE |
| Length of Half – 25 Minutes (Diagonal System: Three Officials) AR | $70/$50 | $85/$50 | $100/$50 | BELOW |
| Length of Half – 35 Minutes (Diagonal System: Three Officials) AR | $75/$55 | $90/$55 | $105/$55 | |
| Length of Half – 40 Minutes (Diagonal System: Three Officials) AR | $75/$55 | $90/$55 | $105/$55 | |
| Length of Half – 25 Minutes (Dual System: Two Officials) Referee | $85/$65 | $100/$65 | $115/$65 | |
| Length of Half – 35 Minutes (Dual System: Two Officials) Referee | $95/$75 | $110/$75 | $125/$75 | |
| Length of Half – 40 Minutes (Dual System: Two Officials) Referee | $95/$75 | $110/$75 | $125/$75 | |
| Play-offs: Bi-district Referee | $105/$85 | $120/$85 | $135/$85 | |
| Play-offs: Area Referee | $115/$95 | $130/$95 | $145/$95 | |
| Play-offs: Regional Referee | $160/$140 | $175/$140 | $190/$140 | |
| State Tournament Referee | $205/$185 | $220$185 | $235/$185 | |
| Play-offs: Bi-district AR | $95/$75 | $110/$75 | $125/$75 | |
| Play-offs: Area AR | $100/$80 | $115/$80 | $130/$80 | |
| Play-offs: Regional AR | $120/$100 | $135/$100 | $150/$100 | |
| State Tournament AR | $165/$145 | $180/$145 | $195/$145 | |
Over 91 Mile Travel Range Game Fee & Mileage:
All members of the officiating crew will receive the base game fee. Officials will be reimbursed portal to portal (round-trip travel from official’s home address to venue address) one car at state rate, two cars at 75% of the state rate, or three cars at 60% of the state rate. Exception: When a seven-person crew is requested for a football game, two cars will be reimbursed at state rate, three cars at 67% of state rate, four cars at 50% of state rate, five cars at 40%.
(A) Officials shall be paid based on the state travel reimbursement rate in effect on August 1st of the current school year.
(B) A $15.00 riders fee will be paid for contests over the 91 mile range.
(C) Meals will be paid at $15.00 during regular season and $30.00 during playoffs.
(D) By prior agreement between officials and school authorities, airfare may be substituted for automobile travel fee.
SOFTBALL OFFICIAL PAY SCALE 2025-26
| Type of Game | 1-30 Miles | 31-60 Miles | 61-90 Miles | 91-120 Miles |
| Varsity | $100/$80 | $115/$80 | $130/$80 | |
| Single Umpire | $140/$120 | $155/$120 | $170/$120 | |
| Sub-Varsity Option A: *No inning starts after 1 hour and 50 minutes. | $90/$70 | $105/$70 | $120/$70 | |
| Sub-Varsity Option B: *Starts an inning after 1 hour and 50 minutes. | $100/$80 | $115/$80 | $130/$80 | |
| Playoffs: Bi-District | $110/$90 | $125/$90 | $140/$90 | SEE |
| Playoffs: Area | $120/$100 | $135/$100 | $150/$100 | BELOW |
| Playoffs: Regional Finals | $150/$130 | $165/$130 | $180/$130 | |
| Playoffs: State Tournament | $200/$180 | $215/$180 | $230/$180 | |
| Tournament: Varsity | $100/$80 | $115/$80 | $130/$80 | |
| Tournament: Sub-Varsity | $90/$70 | $105/$70 | $120/$70 | |
| Tournament: No inning start after 90 minutes | $80/$60 | $95/$60 | $110/$60 |
Over 91 Mile Travel Range Game Fee & Mileage:
All members of the officiating crew will receive the base game fee. Officials will be reimbursed portal to portal (round-trip travel from official’s home address to venue address) one car at state rate, two cars at 75% of the state rate, or three cars at 60% of the state rate. Exception: When a seven-person crew is requested for a football game, two cars will be reimbursed at state rate, three cars at 67% of state rate, four cars at 50% of state rate, five cars at 40%.
(A) Officials shall be paid based on the state travel reimbursement rate in effect on August 1st of the current school year.
(B) A $15.00 riders fee will be paid for contests over the 91 mile range.
(C) Meals will be paid at $15.00 during regular season and $30.00 during playoffs.
(D) By prior agreement between officials and school authorities, airfare may be substituted for automobile travel fee.
VOLLEYBALL PAY SCALE 2025-26
| Type of Game | 1-30 Miles | 31-60 Miles | 61-90 Miles | 91-120 Miles |
| Varsity | $90/$70 | $105/$70 | $120/$70 | |
| Varsity: Line Judges | $75/$55 | $90/$55 | $105/$55 | |
| Sub-Varsity: 2 out of 3 | $70/$50 | $85/$50 | $100/$50 | See Below |
| Sub-Varsity: 3 out of 5 | $75/$55 | $90/$55 | $105/$55 | |
| Junior High (7th & 8th Grade) | $65/$45 | $80/$45 | $95/$45 | |
| Junior High Developmental Sets Plus | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| * FEES FOR SUB-VARSITY AND JUNIOR HIGH LINE JUDGES SHALL BE MUTUALLY AGREED UPON BY THE CHAPTERS AND SCHOOLS INVOLVED. | ||||
| Tournaments – Varsity: 2 out of 3 | $80/$60 | $95/$60 | $110/$60 | |
| Tournaments – Varsity: 3 out of 5 | $90/$70 | $105/$70 | $120/$70 | |
| Tournaments – Sub-Varsity: 2 out of 3 | $70/$50 | $85/$50 | $100/$50 | |
| Tournament: Sub-Varsity: 3 out of 5 | $75/$55 | $90/$55 | $105/$55 | |
| Tournament: Junior High (7th & 8th Grade) | $65/$45 | $80/$45 | $95/$45 | |
| * MILEAGE FOR TOURNAMENTS SHALL BE PAID ONCE PER DAY ACCORDING TO THE MILEAGE RANGES OUTLINED IN 1204 (M). | ||||
| Pool Play: Varsity (Mini Games/2, Games 0-15) | $65/$45 | $80/$45 | $95/$45 | |
| Pool Play: Sub-Varsity (Mini Games/2, Games 0-15) | $60/$40 | $75/$40 | $90/$40 | |
| Pool Play: Junior High (7th & 8th Grade) (Mini Games/2, Games 0-15) | $55/$40 | $75/$40 | $90/$40 | |
| Playoffs: Bi-District | $100/$80 | $115/$80 | $130/$80 | |
| Playoffs: Bi-District – Line Judges | $80/$60 | $95/$60 | $110/$60 | |
| Playoffs: Area | $110/$90 | $125/$90 | $140/$90 | |
| Playoffs: Area Line Judges | $80/$60 | $95/$60 | $110/$60 | |
| Playoffs: Regional-Finals | $130/$110 | $145/$110 | $160/$110 | |
| Playoffs: Regional – Line Judges | $90/$70 | $105/$70 | $120/$70 | |
| Playoffs: Final Four | $200/$180 | $215/$180 | $230/$180 | |
| Playoffs: Final Four – Line Judges | $140/$120 | $155/$120 | $170/$120 | |
Over 91 Mile Travel Range Game Fee & Mileage
All members of the officiating crew will receive the base game fee. Officials will be reimbursed portal to portal (round-trip travel from official’s home address to venue address) one car at state rate, two cars at 75% of the state rate, or three cars at 60% of the state rate. Exception: When a seven-person crew is requested for a football game, two cars will be reimbursed at state rate, three cars at 67% of state rate, four cars at 50% of state rate, five cars at 40%.
(A) Officials shall be paid based on the state travel reimbursement rate in effect on August 1st of the current school year.
(B) A $15.00 riders fee will be paid for contests over the 91 mile range.
(C) Meals will be paid at $15.00 during regular season and $30.00 during playoffs.
(D) By prior agreement between officials and school authorities, airfare may be substituted for automobile travel fee.
SWIMMING & DIVING FEE SCHEDULE 2025-26
FIRST DOLLAR AMOUNT LISTED = FEE FOR ONE (1) SESSION OFFICIATED WITH MILEAGE FEE INCLUDED
SECOND DOLLAR AMOUNT LISTED = FEE FOR EACH ADDITIONAL SESSION OFFICIATED
*EACH SESSION PER OFFICIAL*
| Type of Meet – Position | Number of Recommended Officials | 1 – 30.9 Miles | 31 – 60.9 Miles | 61 – 90.9 Miles |
| Diving Invitational (Defined as 4 or More Teams): 1-Meet Referee – Diving Per Session | 5 minimum | $75/$55 | $90/$55 | $105/$55 |
| Diving Invitational (Defined as 4 or More Teams): 1-Meet Referee – Swimming Per Session | 5 minimum | $75/$55 | $90/$55 | $105/$55 |
| Diving Invitational (Defined as 4 or More Teams): 1-Starter – Per Session | 5 minimum | $50/$30 | $65/$30 | $80/$30 |
| Diving Invitational (Defined as 4 or More Teams): 2-Stroke/Turn Officials – Per Session, Each | 5 minimum | $50/$30 | $60/$30 | $80/$30 |
| District: 1-Meet Referee – Diving Per Session | 7 minimum | $100/$80 | $115/$80 | $130/$80 |
| District: 1-Meet Referee – Swimming Per Session | 7 minimum | $100/$80 | $115/$80 | $130/$80 |
| District: 1-Starter – Per Session | 7 minimum | $50/$30 | $65/$30 | $80/$30 |
| District: 4-Turn Officials – Per Session, Each | 7 minimum | $50/$30 | $65/$30 | $80/$30 |
| Regionals: 1-Meet Referee – Diving Per Session | 10 minimum | $125/$105 | $140/$105 | $155/$105 |
| Regionals: 1-Meet Referee – Swimming Per Session | 10 minimum | $125/$105 | $140/$105 | $155/$105 |
| Regionals: 1-Deck Referee – Per Session | 10 minimum | $75/$55 | $90/$55 | $105/$55 |
| Regionals: 1-Starter – Per Session | 10 minimum | $75/$55 | $90/$55 | $105/$55 |
| Regionals: 2-Stroke Officials – Per Session, Each | 10 minimum | $75/$55 | $90/$55 | $105/$55 |
| Regionals: 4-Turn Officials – Per Session, Each | 10 minimum | $75/$55 | $90/$55 | $105/$55 |
Travel: All other allowable expenses may be paid.
Definition of Officials: All registered officials who have successfully passed the required UIL tests.
Definition of Meet: 4 or more teams.
Definition of Session: Any portion of a meet distinctly separated from other portions by locale, time or type of competition, i.e., preliminaries and finals; morning and evening.
Chapters shall be paid for scrimmages using the following fee schedule:
- Baseball $100.00
- Basketball $100.00
- Football $150.00
- Soccer $100.00
- Softball $100.00
- Volleyball $100.00
(Fees are based on a three-hour scrimmage.)
NOTE: After three hours, each additional hour is $75 for all sports except football, which is $100 each additional hour. The fees paid are regardless of the level of competition. The fee will be paid to the local chapter and not to the individual officials, to be used in place of assignment or service fees. A portion of these fees should be used for education, retention and recruitment of officials.
Chapters that agree to provide officials and charge for scrimmages are under obligation to provide officials for the school for the entire season, grades 7-12. A chapter that requests a service/assignor fee from schools will not be a chapter in good standing and thus will not be eligible for post-season assignments.