Overview

• A 400 percent raise announced in the season-two finale lifts veteran cheerleaders’ pay from roughly $15–$20 an hour to more than $75.
• Cast members leveraged America’s Sweethearts viewership, consulting legal experts and meeting with the Cowboys’ HR and legal teams to press for higher wages.
• Early talks included a potential walkout, but members chose to perform so as not to disappoint fans while maintaining pressure for change.
• The new agreement expands beyond practice pay to boost game-day fees and appearance stipends, easing the need for squad members to juggle multiple jobs.
• Team executives praised the dancers’ dedication and signaled openness to further compensation reviews, acknowledging their passion and organizational value.