Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) officials/umpires for international matches are paid an allowance of approximately $50 USD per match, which is calculated to include two days before and one day after the match or series. This is significantly lower than top-level international ICC panel umpires.
Umpire Fee Structure in Nepal:
- International/Representative Matches: Approx. $50 USD per match.
- National Level (Two Day): NPR 5,000 per match.
- National Level (One Day): NPR 3,500 per match.
- National Level (T20): NPR 2,500 per match.
- Provincial Competitions: Range from NPR 1,500 (T20) to NPR 3,000 (Two-day).
Provincial Competitions:
- Two-Day Match: NPR 3,000 per match.
- One-Day Match: NPR 2,000 per match.
- T20 Match: NPR 1,500 per match.
Annual Earnings
The annual income is not fixed and depends entirely on the number of matches an umpire is assigned to by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) throughout the year.
Umpire Fee Structure in India (Fees in INR) :
Top-level ICC international umpires officiating in India earn approximately ₹3.33 lakh per Test match, ₹2.26 lakh per ODI, and around ₹1.25 lakh for T20Is. These fees are in addition to annual retainers and other allowances, and differ from domestic IPL fees, where on-field umpires earn around ₹3 lakh per match.
International Umpire Match Fees (Approximate) Fees in INR :
- Test Matches: ₹3.33 Lakh
- ODI Matches: ₹2.26 Lakh
- T20I Matches: ₹1.25 Lakh
Additional Compensation:
- IPL 2026 (For context): On-field umpires receive roughly ₹3 Lakh per match.
- TV/4th Umpire (IPL 2026): Around ₹2 Lakh per match.
- Annual Earnings: Top ICC Elite Panel umpires can make between ₹66 lakh to over ₹1.67 crore annually, including retainer fees.
International Umpire Match Fees (BY ICC) Fees in INR :
ICC Elite Panel umpires earn significant per-match fees in international cricket, with top officials earning roughly ₹3.33 lakh per Test, ₹2.26 lakh per ODI, and ~₹1.25 lakh per T20I match. Elite umpires receive annual retainers plus match fees, and those working in ICC Women’s Championship series receive equal match-day fees to their male counterparts
ICC Umpire Match Fees (Approximate)
- Test Matches: Approx. £3,500 (approx. ₹3.33 lakh) per match.
- One Day Internationals (ODIs): Approx. ₹2.26 lakh per match.
- T20 Internationals (T20Is): Approx. ₹1.25 lakh per match.
- Annual Earnings: Top-level ICC umpires can earn between ₹66 lakh to ₹1.67 crore annually, inclusive of retainers and allowances.
Key Notes on ICC Umpiring Fees
- Equality: Female officials on the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Umpires receive equal match-day fees as their male colleagues.
- Perks: Beyond match fees, Elite Panel umpires receive travel, accommodation, and a retainer.
- Panel Structure: The ICC reviews the Elite Panel of Umpires annually to ensure high standards, with officials working on a full-time basis.