Cowboys Cheerleaders Pay Jumps Before Netflix Return

The most famous cheerleaders in the world just got a massive pay raise. We're talking a 400% increase in what they earn, and a lot of that has to do with how popular their Netflix show America’s Sweethearts has become.

Before the raise, these cheerleaders were only making about $250 per game. That may sound like a lot for dancing at a football game, but when you consider all the hours they spend rehearsing, training, and traveling, it really wasn’t much. And for rehearsals, they were only getting paid $15 an hour, which is barely above minimum wage in many places. Now, thanks to the new deal, they’ll earn $625 per game and $200 for each rehearsal. That’s a huge step up, and many people see it as long overdue.

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Cowboys Cheerleaders Pay Jumps Before Netflix Return

So what changed? A big part of it was the Netflix series America’s Sweethearts. The show gave fans an inside look at what it’s really like to be a Cowboys cheerleader. Viewers saw how hard these women work and how little they were getting paid, and a lot of people were shocked.

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For years, professional cheerleaders across the NFL have spoken out about being underpaid and overlooked. Some have even filed lawsuits. Now, with all the attention from Netflix, it seems like change might finally be happening, at least in Dallas.