The Indian Premier League is one of the oldest and richest cricket leagues in the world. However, the cash-rich nature of the league gets exposed mostly during the the auctions. Not only that, players often skip other colliding leagues just to be available for the IPL. The league has seen players getting bought by franchises for as high as INR 27 crores. But ever thought, how does it fill the umpires' pockets? Umpires are the key figures of the game. They regulate it, pass decisions, and also stand as the most controversial individuals too. They take crucial calls, making sharp decisions, and uphold discipline on the field. In a high-intensity tournament like the IPL, every call—be it a tight run-out, an LBW decision, or a no-ball judgment—can play a decisive role in shaping the match result. Notably, there are normally three types of umpires: the on-field umpires, the third umpire, and the fourth umpire. Apart from that, there are Elite umpires from the ICC panel with high experience. And then come the development umpires. Read also: Watch: Jitesh Sharma Chases 40 Runs in 15 Balls in Gully Cricket Before IPL 2026 How much do umpires get? The payment is done per appearance. Umpires get paid according to their ranks and roles. Not only that, but payments also vary depending on the type of match they are officiating. Coming to the amount, an on-field umpire gets approximately INR 3 lakh per match. The third umpire and the fourth receive INR 2 lakh for the same apiece. Elite umpires receive up to 3.7 lakh rupees per match. However, a development umpire gets around 60000 rupees per match. These are the rates for a regular match. In playoff matches, umpires can get around 5 to 8 lakh rupees as a bonus. The bonus often increases if he is officiating the final match of the league. Thus, if an umpire is standing 12 to 15 matches, he can earn around 25 to 40 lakh rupees in the tournament. Apart from their match fees, IPL umpires are also entitled to a fixed seasonal retainer of roughly ₹7.33 lakh. They are also provided with travel and accommodation expenses, along with other match-related expenses.