The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have historically made about $15 to $20 an hour, or around $500 per game, which worked out to roughly $10,000 to $15,000 per season for many members. Recent reports say the squad secured a 400% pay increase, with some sources estimating veteran earnings could now reach about $75 an hour and much higher totals for members who take on extra paid appearances.

Quick Scoop

  • Historic pay: about $15 to $20 per hour, or $500 per game.
  • Typical season pay before the raise: around $10,000 to $15,000.
  • New reported raise: 400%.
  • Newer estimates for veterans: about $75 per hour, with some top earners potentially much higher when appearances are included.

What That Means

The exact amount varies a lot because DCC is a part-time role and pay can include rehearsals, games, and promotional appearances. Some reports also note that top veterans in special roles may earn far more than rookies, which is why you’ll see very different numbers floating around online.

Bottom line

A simple answer is: they used to make surprisingly little, but pay has recently gone up a lot. The safest estimate is that many cheerleaders previously earned in the low five figures per season, while newer reports suggest the updated structure can pay much more for veterans and those doing extra events.