TheDallas Cowboys cheerleaders are finally getting a significant bump in pay after years of lobbying.Four-year veteran Megan McElaney revealed in the second season of theNetflix series "Americas Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders," which began streaming on Wednesday, that the squad members are getting a 400% increase in pay.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXBUSINESS.COM"Our efforts were heard, and they wanted to give us a raise," McElaney said in episode 7. "And we ended up getting a 400% increase, which is, like, life-changing."Former cheerleader Jada McLean told theNew York Times that 2024 marked her fifth year with the team, and during that time, she made $15 an hour and $500 for each appearance. Those numbers, according to the report, vary based on experience.DALLAS COWBOYS CHEERLEADERS PRESSURED TO LOOK LIKE SUPERMODELS BUT PERFORM LIKE ATHLETES: DOCUSERIESWhile the new deal does not provide members with health insurance yet, McElaney told the Times that some veteran members could now be making upwards of $75.A previous lawsuit brought on by a former NFL cheerleader led to another pay increase in 2019 that brought the appearance up from $200 to $400, CBS Sports reported.GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE"We are more than just cheerleaders," McLean added. "Were talented, strong, educated women and were hard-working athletes who deserve to be seen as such."Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.