The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders say they're getting a 400 per cent pay raise, shedding light on just how little NFL cheerleaders, and female athletes in general, get paid.

Last season, there was some discussion about the cheerleaders' pay and salary, and the second season reveals a major step forward. After campaigning for pay raises for the squad, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have reportedly landed a 400 percent pay raise,

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are receiving a long-awaited pay increase, a 400% raise, years after current and former members drew attention to low wages and compensation inequities.