Salary. The salary for an NFL scout ranges from $45,000 to $95,000, depending on experience and a successful track record. The director of an NFL team's scouting department can earn as much as $275,000.onuses. In addition to their salaries, NFL scouts can also earn bonuses, based on performance, and can correlate to the selection of a scout’s top recommendation and the success of that player. Bonuses can range from a few hundred dollars to thousands.