I don’t get these responses.
It’s not the same job. Why SHOULD they receive the same pay.

Sorry to burst your bubble...but no one goes to Jets games to watch the cheerleaders. They provide a better fan experience, and all pro cheerleaders deserve much Much MUCH higher pay than they currently receive. But stop with these…

Cheerleaders deserve a fair wage. This should be indisputable (but sadly, is not).
However, it is hardly reasonable to argue cheerleaders deserve the same salary as the athlete’s whose game they supplement.

When a band opens for Springsteen, they’re not getting the same cut as the Boss.