Umpire Payment Schedule

• Umpires are paid on a fortnightly basis.

• The pay run is submitted to AFL in Melbourne on Tuesday and paid on Thursday.

• Appointment changes from the previous weekend are confirmed weekly on Monday morning.

• Any pay bounce backs due to incorrect bank details will be resubmitted to the next scheduled pay run after correct details are confirmed with AFLNT staff.

• For any pay discrepancies or questions, please submit a payroll query form.

2025/26 Payment dates

• 16 October

• 30 October

• 13 November

• 27 November

• 11 December

• 15 January

• 29 January

• 05 February

• 12 February

• 19 February

• 26 February 

• 05 March

• 19 March