There are not too many things that a young person can do that pays as well as being a soccer referee. You can work a few hours and make some pretty good money. As you improve and work higher level games, the money improves. The hourly rate is higher than working at a fast-food restaurant and you can work outside. Don't kid yourself though. You won't get rich and the season does not go year-round. There will some weekends where you want to do other things. The money is good but it's not worth it all by itself. You need to look for more than just money to enjoy being a referee.