Sam Nogajski IPL Umpire Salary 2026: Fees & Matches

Sam Nogajski Match-by-Match Fees

Match / item	Fee
League match, on-field	≈ ₹3 lakh
League match, TV umpire	≈ ₹2 lakh
Playoff match	≈ ₹5.3 lakh (as quoted by Anil Chaudhary)
Final	≈ ₹7 lakh (as quoted by Anil Chaudhary)
Washed-out match	Full fee is still paid

Sam Nogajski IPL Season Earnings

Season	Matches	Estimated earnings
2026	4 on-field · 4 as TV umpire	≈ ₹20 lakh

Sam Nogajski IPL Umpiring Record

IPL matches officiated: 84 on-field · 4 as TV umpire
IPL seasons: 12026
Playoff matches on field: 1
IPL finals
First IPL match: 27 Apr 2026DC vs RCB · Delhi
Latest IPL match: 29 May 2026RR vs GT · New Chandigarh

About Sam Nogajski

Sam Nogajski is an Australian cricket umpire, born on 1 Jan 1979. He made his IPL debut on 27 Apr 2026, standing in Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Arun Jaitley Stadium, and has officiated 8 IPL matches across 1 season (2026): 4 as an on-field umpire and 4 as the TV umpire. He has stood on the field in 1 IPL playoff match. He is on the ICC International Panel, which umpires in ODIs and T20Is.

How Much Does Sam Nogajski Earn in the IPL?

In IPL 2026, Sam Nogajski officiated 8 matches: 4 on the field and 4 as the TV umpire. At the reported rates of about ₹3 lakh per on-field match and about ₹2 lakh per match as TV umpire, that works out to roughly ₹20 lakh for the season, before playoff bonuses, travel and daily allowances.

The BCCI pays umpires per match and does not publish its fee schedule. The fees used here are those reported in the media for IPL 2025, and match counts come from the official scorecards.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sam Nogajski's IPL umpire salary?

Sam Nogajski is estimated to have earned about ₹20 lakh in IPL 2026, from 4 on-field and 4 TV umpire matches at the reported fees of about ₹3 lakh and ₹2 lakh per match.

How many IPL matches has Sam Nogajski umpired?

Sam Nogajski has officiated 8 IPL matches: 4 on the field and 4 as TV umpire, between 2026 and 2026.

Has Sam Nogajski umpired an IPL final?

Not yet. Sam Nogajski has not been part of the officiating team for an IPL final.

Which country is Sam Nogajski from?

Sam Nogajski is from Australia and is on the ICC International Panel (Australia).

Last updated November 2, 2026. Figures come from IPL auction and retention lists, BCCI announcements and published media reports; estimates are marked as such.