Overview

• The squad revealed the 400% boost in June 2025, raising hourly pay from about $15 to $75 for veteran members.
• The increase follows years of advocacy and a 2018 lawsuit by former cheerleader Erica Wilkins over minimum-wage violations.
• Cheerleaders remain classified as part-time employees and do not receive health insurance or long-term benefits.
• The $10 billion valuation of the Dallas Cowboys highlights the gap between franchise wealth and previous cheerleader compensation.
• Veteran members estimate game-day earnings could now reach around $1,600, up from $500 before the raise.