APDallas Cowboys Cheerleaders perform during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, November 10, 2024. (AP Photo)
Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders, who are known for grace, are receiving a hefty pay raise of whopping 400 per cent effective from 2025. Veteran cheerleaders of the NFL side will now earn $60-$75 per hour. While the franchise is yet to confirm the new wages, a veteran cheerleader will now earn $150,000 per annum, as per a report on USA Today.It is a huge increase in a profession known for its low wages, and one that a former cheerleader for the team, Jada McLean, described in an interview with The New York Times as “a drastic change” that could give the cheerleaders more financial security, as per a report on NYT News Service.In a rare instance of a Cowboys cheerleader, past or present, discussing her compensation, McLean told the Times that in 2024, her fifth year with the squad, she had made $15 an hour and $500 for each appearance, and that compensation varies based on experience. With the increased wages, she said veteran cheerleaders could now be making more than $75 an hour. The new contract also changes the structure around pay for game day and other appearances, though McLean said it still does not provide health insurance, NYT News Service reported.The celebrated cheerleading squad, which has been delivering high kicks and enthusiasm at Cowboys games for more than half a century, surged in popularity with the release of the first season of “America’s Sweethearts” last summer, which quickly became one of Netflix’s top 10 shows. The series showcased the athleticism, time and grit necessary to be part of a squad of lowly paid performers that cheers for a team whose quarterback, Dak Prescott, makes $60 million a season, according to NYT News Service report.FAQsLive EventsQ1. Which team’s cheerleaders are getting pay hike?A1. Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders are getting a pay hike.Q2. How much NFL cheerleaders will earn now?A2. Veteran cheerleaders of Dallas Cowboys side will now earn $60-$75 per hour. While the franchise is yet to confirm the new wages, a veteran cheerleader will now earn $150,000 per annum.(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)
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