Ainsley Earhardt – $400,000
Born in South Carolina, TV journalist Ainsley Earhardt became an iconic personality in the media industry. She decided to study journalism at the University of South Carolina’s journalism program before making her debut appearance on WLTX-News 19 channel as a correspondent. It didn’t take long for her to make a mark in the industry as she soon became a top-rated reporter in the local news.
She has laid her hands on the award of Best Personality of the Year before moving to KENS-TV as the anchor of their morning and noon news programs. Two years later, she took a job on the Fox News channel, and her career shot to fame soon after.
With her straightforward interview style and amazing presentation skills, Ainsley started hosting multiple Fox shows. She is currently co-hosting the news program Fox and Friends on the network. Her net worth is close to $6 million, with a hefty annual salary of $4000,000.
Maria Bartiromo — $6 Million
Money Honey is professionally famous as Maria Bartiromo. She began her career by covering the New York Stock Exchange in the 90s. Later on, she attained a fair amount of popularity with her shows viz. Wall Street Walk with Maria and Mornings with Maria. Both these shows are aired on the Fox Business Network.
Bartiromo owns a dreamy abode in the Hamptons, and the beautiful waterfront property is an ideal place for someone who needs to unwind after a hectic schedule. As per reports, Maria is famous to be raking in around $6 million every year. That surely makes her one of television’s highest-paid anchors. She has also invested in her own collection of kids’ products which just goes to show how clever she is about making money. It remains to be seen what she plans next, but we do wish her luck!
Shannon Bream - $800, 000
Shannon Bream has garnered a steady fan following on the television and has stamped her presence in the media industry as a journalist for the Fox News channel. The lady hails from a modeling background, and she exudes a befitting persona! In 1990, she won the title Miss Virginia and bagged the fourth place in the Miss USA pageant of 1995.
Bream studied law next and attended Florida State University in 1996. After initially studying law, she switched to journalism, which has reaped rich dividends for her. Her bank account was proof of her thriving career, and every year, it increased by leaps and bounds, at least by $800K, thanks to her exceptional television stint on the channel!
With her increasing wealth, bankruptcy is not something she is likely to experience anywhere shortly. Shannon has excelled in whatever she has undertaken.
Martha MacCallum – $700,000
Having joined the Fox network in 2004, Martha has done really well to establish herself and is now busy being a Fox News anchor. She is famous for presenting the television and talk show, The Story with Martha MacCallum and has caught our imagination by the finesse with which she handles everything. She rose to fame with her interviews with Chris Christie, Laura Bush, John McCain, General David Petraeus, and the erstwhile president of the United States, Barack Obama.
Martha has been married to Daniel J. Gregory since 1992 and is the mother of three children. Her career earnings of around $8 million have enabled her to choose the perfect life insurance policy for her kids and that alone shows how caring she is as a mother. She was earning $700,000 per year until 2017. Perhaps now, that number has risen!
Ginger Zee - $500K
Currently ABC’s chief meteorologist, Ginger Zee’s real name is Ginger Renee Colonomos, and she holds a unique position in this list. Ginger furthered her education when she graduated high school and then worked for several media outlets like WOOD-TV and WYIN-TV. Her service for Good Morning America Weekend is what made people stand up and take notice of her, and she continued this trend when she worked for ABC channel’s Nightline and ABC World News Tonight.
Zee happens to be a celebrity competitor as well, having participated in Dancing With The Stars. She married Ben Aaron, a media personality in his own right, and the couple has two children together. Zee’s current paycheck of $500K is a little modest, but it's definitely enough to provide the best life insurance policies for her kids. If she continues at this pace in her career, that number is certainly going to see an increase in a few years!
Savannah Guthrie - $7 Million
Savannah Clark Guthrie is an attorney and a broadcast journalist who is in her 40s and is finding ample success in her career. Savannah Guthrie is more than just a pretty face – she has the brains, too! Guthrie graduated from Georgetown University after further studies in law, and she went on to become a bar member in the District of Columbia and Arizona. Before her NBC News stint, Guthrie earned a few notches on her belt from her work in Missouri as a broadcaster.
Guthrie was later signed on by the NBC, and since then, her presenting skills have refined incredibly. She is the other half of the popular pair of ladies who host the show, Today – she co-hosts with Hoda Kotb. The success of her career means that she earns a whopping $8 million per annum as her salary. And that increases her annual net worth to $30 million.
Kate Bolduan - $200,000
If you watch CNN News regularly, you should be familiar with the name Kate Bolduan. Having started her career at a very young age, Kate has worked her way into the league of top-notch news reporters. She is known for hosting several news shows like the State of America with Kate Bolduan, The Situation Room, and At This Hour with Kate Bolduan Bolduan and particularly At This Hour.
With her job in a high-profile broadcast journalist of one of the leading global networks, there’s no doubt that her salary must be quite an impressive amount. Her annual take-home is approximately $200,000. Kate has accumulated an enormous fortune close to $3 million in his bank account so far and refuses to entertain bankruptcy attorneys.
Kate has been married to Michael Gershenson, with whom she has two kids. The beautiful lady is quite active on Instagram, posting her beautiful family photos for her followers.
Stephanie Ruhle – $2 Million
Veteran US journalist Stephanie Ruhle is a senior business correspondent in NBC network, who co-hosts the show MSNBC Live. She initially started her career as a financial analyst but later switched her role to becoming a news anchor. She completed her studies in international business and joined the financial industry before switching to journalism.
Soon after graduating from her journalism course, she joined a leading network like Bloomberg, where she served as editor-in-charge. Stephanie joined NBC in 2016 as a business and political correspondent, where she has become the co-anchor of the weekly business show Velshi and Ruhle.
A woman with many talents, Stephanie is a lifelong supporter of the women’s rights movement who founded the Women’s Network for woman empowerment. The prolific news anchor continues to fill his bank account with an annual salary of $2 million. The massive salary has boosted her net fortune quite significantly.
Susan Page - $250,000
The American journalist and biographer is currently the Washington Bureau Chief at USA Today. Since her childhood day, Susan had two passions- music and journalism. Today, she has been able to push herself up the latter's apex. Page has covered a total of six White House administrations and ten presidential elections, interviewing nine presidents! Isn't that awe-inspiring and a great milestone for future journalists to aspire for?
As one of the veteran journalists that the world has known, she earns a handsome and impressive salary, besides the perks in compensation. Her salary is around $250,000 every year.
With the profile that she has, accumulating wealth comes easily to her. She had married Carl Leubsdorf, who is also reputed to be a syndicated columnist and the former Washington Bureau Chief for The Dallas Morning News. The duo’s making great money with their skills and existing fame.
Joy Reid - $100,000
She has been an MSNBC correspondent, and her remarkable skills as a host have made her immensely successful. Her sharp skills as a political pundit have earned her rave reviews and largely due to her informed conversations in the election season.
She has also been a bestselling author, and one of her popular books includes Fracture: Barack Obama, the Clintons, and the Racial Divide. She continues to wow her audience with her exemplary work with AM Joy as an MSNBC correspondent.
Reid has been married to Jason Reid since 1997, and has been with each other for twenty-three years! Stuck to each other. They are proud parents of three beautiful children. Reid's take-home salary is somewhere around $100,000. We believe her earnings are only going to increase going forward. We hope to see her excel in whatever she undertakes.
Allison Langdon – Undisclosed Salary
In 2019 Allison Langdon started co-anchoring on Today and needless to say her fans were happy. Allison was pregnant with her second child and gave birth to Michael Willesee Jr. Her new job gave her endless opportunities to explore and thrive in her career.
What helped was a steady job and a steadier cash flow, this ensured that she had a promising future. We still are clueless about her annual salary. But we are pretty confident it will be a huge amount. Going by our sources, we understand that Allison's take-home salary every year can be pretty close to what Karl Stefanovic gets, and that's around $3 million.
With her stint at Today, she is going to find more success in her chosen field. And with that, we are confident that her lifestyle is only going to get better, thanks to her substantial earnings. We wish her all the success in the world.
Judge Judy - $47 Million
Millions of people around the globe have found great entertainment in viewing Judy Sheindlin in her televised courtroom cases. Judy presiding over small-claims cases with a tight lip and a firm hand needs no introduction. Judge Judy is famous for being quite a wisecrack and for not tolerating any form of nonsense. In fact, many reality TV shows tried to replicate her mannerisms and persona, but unsuccessfully so.
Sheindlin happens to be one of the highest-paid reality TV stars, seeing $47 million streams into her bank account each year. This is a whopping $900K per wok day! Judge Judy actually finds a mention in the Guinness Book of World Records, for being the longest-running reality TV show. In 2017, Sheindlin sold her exclusive rights to the show’s library for a whopping $100 million. Besides this, Sheindlin also hosts a non-conventional courtroom show Hot Bench.
Chris Matthews – $5 Million
Veteran talk show host and former political commentator Chris Matthews is a name that everyone will remember for years to come. He was the dynamic host of the MSNBC weeknight talk show Hardball with Chris Matthews. As the host of the show for over two decades, he's been part of the show since 1997. Chris announced his retirement on his last show, which was on March 2, 2020.
He has a massive fortune and a huge fan base, from being the longest-serving talk show host. Chris had an annual salary of $5 million during his heydays. So, one could only guess that his net worth is astounding too! We hope he has a comfortable life using this fortune, now that he's retired.
Josina Anderson – Est. $85,000
Award-winning sports reporter Josina Anderson has a net worth of $2.5 million dollars and has a yearly salary amounting to $85,000, making her a millionaire. She has been an ESPN long time reporter and she is quite famous. Earning a fortune doesn’t only mean that she relies on her reporting work alone.Josina has a lot of side gigs and shows that generate income.
She appears in NFL Countdown, NFL Insiders and NFL Live. Anderson was an athlete herself when she was a student at the University of Carolina. She has received an Emmy award for her documentary Heartland and another prestigious award as a sports writer. Josina is one lucky girl in her career and no wonder she is loyally sticking with ESPN which launched her career.
Maria Taylor – Est. $69,000
Maria Taylor is earning $69,000 annually, making her earn a net worth of $2 million. She is one of the most respective and talented sports reporters of ESPN. Maria is very good at her craft and has an impressive resume that anyone would envy. As a sports journalist, she is able to meet and interview different kinds of athletes and mingles with them.
She is a talented athlete herself since she is a great volleyball and basketball player back in her college and high school days. No wonder she decided to work in a sports field. Maria acquired her athletic and sports degree at the University of Georgia as an athlete scholar too. She is a multi-millionaire in her own right as she is earning as much as she works for.
Juan Williams - $2 Million
Juan Williams and his family migrated from Panama to the United States. He soon established himself in the arena of journalism. He worked with The Washington Post for 23 years and toiled day and night to attain bigger things in life.
Williams earned an opportunity to present Talk of the Nation and soon become a national correspondent for NPR. However, he resigned from his post later and took a job with Fox News. And with the Fox network, he had a three-year contract, which brought into his bank account a whopping $2 million in 2010.
It was indeed a milestone in his career and a boost to his bank account. He has miles to go, and we guess, he will soon take the figure to a new height in the days to come. We wish him many more years of fame, success, and fortune! Good luck, Juan.
Chris Salcedo - $120,000
A veteran broadcaster, Salcedo is one of the most established political analysts and authors. He’s a conservative radio talk show host whose program Chris Salcedo Show has won the hearts of millions. On the show, he speaks about contemporary issues affecting commoners in general. The man from Texas prefers to call himself a ‘liberty-loving Latino.’
When he started, he worked for radio, before venturing to TV with XETV and Fox 6 of San Diego. His radio show Roger Hedgecock Show stays a memorable one for those who stayed glued to it. Besides these, he was also on radio programs in Dallas on KRLD and KLIF. With these and more, his fame and wealth grew significantly.
At present, his net worth is close to $120,000 as per records. Chris, who is now the Conservative Hispanic Society executive director, generously contributes towards PJ Media and TheBlaze.com.
Emma Rechenberg - $122,000
Emma is a gorgeous looking journalist based in NYC who serves as the reporter and anchor for Newsmax. After studying journalism at the University of Missouri, Rechenberg had been a lifestyle intern at Business Insider. She recently joined the channel after making good earnings in her previous workplaces, like the TV station KBJR-TV.
While she stayed with the NBC affiliate TV stations based in Minnesota and Missouri, she won several awards and accolades. The Upper Midwest Emmy Awards, which is very popular, had been conferred upon her due to her unique presentation of news reports and newscasts on weekdays. Her best interviews include legal analysts, media professionals, government members, business tycoons, and other celeb figures.
According to several reports, Rechenberg earns a salary of $122 thousand every year. Her relationship with Nick Fitzgerald often makes the rounds on the web.
Sean Spicer - $179,700
Sean Spicer worked as the Communications Director in 2017 in the White House. He was also the 30th White House Press Secretary, which means he has great professional success and a massive wealth to his credit. He also served as the chief strategist from 2015 to 2017, and communications expert from 2011 to 2017. While he was there at the White House, he draws a high-figure salary- precisely an amount of $179,700.
Sean’s resignation from the Secretary position didn’t mean he went away from there, for he stayed. Fame and name occurred to him slowly. He maintained the legacy, by appearing as a contestant on season 28 of Dancing with the Stars and published a memoir, The Briefing: Politics, the Press the President.
Spicer has kept himself engaged, especially when we watch his political talk show on Newsmax TV. It’s evident he’s adding more to what he’s earned in these years.
Greg Kelly - $24,292 - $72,507
The host of the show Greg Kelly Reports on Newsmax TV, Gregory Raymond Kelly, needs no introduction. He was previously the co-host to Good Day New York with Rosanna Scotto on Fox 5 NY WNYW. A lieutenant in the Marine Forces Reserve, the man delivered stellar performances as the co-host to Fox and Friends and served as the White House Correspondent for the same channel.
Late in the 1990s, Greg made savings with his anchoring stint at the morning news program, at WIVT-TV, an ABC affiliate in Birmingham, New York City. After he graduated in political science, he went to Fordham University, where he balanced his role as an on-air reporter for WFUV.
His salary ranges from $24,292 and $72,507, which means an hourly average of something between $10.15 and $31.32 is what he gets. However, with his age and experience, the money is well-deserving!
Grant Stinchfield - $62,233
Grant came on board for NBC as the news reporter and anchor after his bachelor’s degree in 1991 from Denison University. His role as the host of Stinchfield on NRATV won him four Emmy Awards. Previously, he had worked for news stations like KECI TV and NBC. Besides that, he now hosts Saturday Reporter, which is a very popular news commentary show.
Besides his role as that of a journalist, he is immensely successful as a businessman. He has accumulated great earnings after owning a company called Arbor Tree Service and an auto center, Kwik Kar Auto Centre.
At West Hartford, Connecticut, at WVIX-TV, the man had been an investigative journalist. The Emmy-winning series Cold Case: Tracking the Truth showered upon him a lot of fan love, and that’s quite common. His average salary is around $62,233, which he can very well suffice for his wife Vanderhoef and Wyatt, his son.
Mike Huckabee - $500,000
Huckabee is living life kingsize, with his income standing at $4 million in one year. And all this comes from public speaking, media production, publishing and travel, and the tourism business.
Besides that, he also has a huge inflow of money from the Florida rentals and investments in real estate. Besides that, he was also the host of Huckabee, a popular program broadcast from 2008-2015, and it is a fan favorite. It looks like this man has the Midas touch and can find success in everything he tries. So, it is no wonder that his books are bestsellers too!
His net worth is around 9 million dollars. And this keeps growing as he takes home a salary of $500 thousand every year. With all this wealth put together and retirement not on the cards anytime soon, we are sure he can enjoy a luxurious lifestyle!
Sanjay Gupta – $4 Million
Famous neurosurgeon Sanjay Gupta has become a prominent television personality, thanks to her reputation as a CNN Network medical reporter. Being a chief medical correspondent, Gupta made several appearances on the network when Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans. Besides making him immensely popular, it also won him the prestigious Emmy Award.
Gupta became a regular contributor for the CNN Network and started hosting her medical show Sanjay Gupta MD. The eminent medical officer came from an impressive educational background. He has done his MD degree from the University of Michigan and later obtained his degree in neurological surgery from the University of Michigan Health System to become a certified surgery specialist.
Gupta is currently employed in the Grady Memorial Hospital and makes frequent appearances on CNN News. He works with the network to analyze the worldwide coronavirus pandemic issue. So, it is no surprise that a popular doctor and a television personality like him have a $4 million salary a year.
Brianna Keilar – $64,600
Popular broadcast journalist Brianna Keilar has established herself as a prominent figure in the world of journalism. With sheer hard work, the CNN network's veteran host has carved out a niche for herself. And she is now a chief political correspondent of the channel. Both beautiful and intelligent, Keilar is famous for covering several challenging stories whenever she gets an opportunity.
Born in Australia, Brianna moved to the United States to chase her dream in journalism. She has started doing freelancing reporting for CBS News before moving permanently to CNN. She slowly rose to her zenith by covering important stories such as the Virginia Tech Massacre in 2007.
The senior political correspondent of CNN currently covers the popular news show CNN Newsroom. Being a veteran journalist, Keilar earns a handsome amount of salary, and the figure is 64,600. With such an earning, she doesn’t need to worry about her post-retirement life.
Maury Povich - $13 Million
Maury Povich shot into stardom with his tabloid show The Maury Povich Show, where he interviewed many people who usually go through various issues in their personal life. Povich had to deal with many volatile issues in this show, which earned him a special place in his audiences' hearts.
He has been able to garner a net worth of $80 million. Going by his covetous net fortune, one can easily guess how hefty his salary will be. He continues to earn 13 million dollars annually, a figure that anybody can dream of. His banks are almost full, and hopefully, Povich has already chosen perfect health insurance policies for him and his family.
The legendary television host’s father was also in the medical industry, and his wife Connie Chung is a name that needs no formal introduction. Povich won multiple awards for his presentation skills.
Jeanine Pirro – $3 Million
Broadcast journalist Jeanine Pirrow surely knows how to draw viewers when she goes on-air. Her comeback episode on Fox News was a huge success among the audience. That's because her fans cannot get enough of her candid style of commentary. The former contributor of NBC News also had a stint as a New York State Judge before joining Fox Network.
Pirro rose to prominence with her show on Fox News Justice with Judge Jeanine, where she interviewed US vice-president Mike Pence in 2019. She's also a successful author who penned down two crime novels along with her other political books.
A lifelong Republican, Pirro’s annual salary is $3 million on Fox Network, where she currently hosts a top-rated show. With such handsome earning, it's safe to say that our very own Judge Jeanine has chosen the best life insurance for her and her family.
Tucker Carlson – $6 million
American anchor, broadcast journalist, and political commentator Tucker Carlson needs no introduction. He is famous for hosting the political talk-show Tucker Carlson Tonight on Fox Network. He started her journey in the media industry print journalist in The Weekly Standard. Later he moved to CNN to become a show host.
His debate program Crossfire was a major at that time. Carlson began the next chapter of his career with Fox News to feature himself as a political analyst. A top to bottom nationalist, Carlson is also an author who penned down a couple of books. In his books, Carlson used his signature style of political commentary mixed with humor to criticize the American elite.
Fox's leading political commentator is surely one of the highest-paid journalists when it comes to his salary with $6 million coming into this account every year. And we are sure his bank account must be juggling with all the savings he has accumulated so far.
Kristen Welker - $100,000
Welker is a smart, good-looking, and exceptionally strong American journalist. She’s 44 now and walked down the aisle just a few years ago. Her husband, John Hughes, is a marketing executive who’s highly supportive of his ravishing wife.
Currently, the DC correspondent is working with NBC and is one of the best female journalists in MSNBC! We don’t doubt that she has gained this status through her hard work and exemplary communication skills.
Besides savoring the happy married life, Kristen has earned enough, and we believe she has some smart investments too. Apart from her $2.5 million net worth as assumed, her $100,000 annual salary and attractive bonuses and incentives make up more than what she needs to maintain a luxury lifestyle. She has enough to last her a lifetime, and we hope she continues rising to the peak of success.
Chris Wallace - $7 Million
Chris Wallace is a big name in the world of journalism these days, but did you know that he had a humble beginning? His first-ever news piece was aired in Harvard's radio station, WHRB. And since then, Wallace has pursued greatness in everything he did.
After his time at Harvard, Wallace's first gig was for The Boston Globe as one of their reporters, but eventually, Wallace went on for bigger things and joined NBC in 1975. He even got the privilege of being the White House Correspondent while working for the network. He switched to ABC as the anchor for two shows titled Primetime Thursday and Nightline. But in 2003, Wallace made a final shift and moved to Fox News where hosts Fox News Sunday.
It's no wonder that the man takes home an annual salary of $7 million! And well-deserved, we think. Wallace's confrontational style in interviews has helped him gain acclaim and respect from the industry, thereby making him a man to watch out for!
Steve Harvey - $40 Million
Steve Harvey is one of the most famous faces on daytime television. But it's not just because of his iconic mustache, but also to his impeccable comic timing and poker-faced delivery of punch lines. Steve’s signature bellow of laughter and his deadpan sarcasm makes him an integral part of countless American living rooms. As a successful comedian, actor, television host, and author, Steve has an enviable net worth of $160 million.
From being homeless in the 1980s to hosting his own network television talk show, Steve Harvey has come a long way. He now commands an annual salary of $40 million and has drastically transformed his lifestyle. One could confidently say that Family Feud is as popular as it is today simply because of Steve Harvey’s charm.
Joy Behar - $2.5 Million
Josephine Victoria Behar rose to fame as the co-anchor of ABC network’s daytime talk show, The View. Before her stint with ABC, Joy was with The Joy Behar Show on HLN and Joy Behar: Say Anything! on Current TV networks. Joy was part of the movie world too with notable roles in films like Hiding Out. Not to forget, she had a stint in television too through shows like Ugly Betty and Nashville.
The 76-year-old dons many hats at once and has a net worth of $12 million to her credit. Joy Behar earns an annual salary of $2.5 million as a television presenter. Her recent contract renewal with the ABC could only mean a substantial salary boost.
Melissa Francis - $400K
The role of ‘Cassandra Ingalls’ in Little House on the Prairie is what catapulted Melissa Francis into popularity. The television drama was a great avenue of handsome earning or Francis, coming in handy as she ventured into journalism. By a stroke of luck, or by pure dedication and skill. Francis was successful even there, in her work with Fox Business Network and Fox News. Francis is currently seeing a top income and acts as After the Bell’s co-anchor.
She is quite a busy bee – she is also FNC’s Happening Now host. Francis frequently appears on the panel for Outnumbered, as well. We don’t know how she finds the time or the energy, but she ha a lot going on for her! On top of it all, she has to find time for her husband Wray Thorn and three children.
Pat Sajak – Est. $65 Million
Patrick Leonard Sajak, mostly popular by his screen name Pat Sajak. He is the famous host of one of the biggest game shows, Wheel of Fortune. Before he became a famous game show host, he was a former weatherman at KNBC-TV in 1977 in Los Angeles. He went through a lot of complicated paths before becoming a respectable name in the industry.
Patrick started showing his incredible skills as a news anchor in a local radio station, securing a morning slot, and more opportunities to prove his skills continued to line up for him. He also served the army and shared his compassion and capability when he hosted the Armed Forces Radio. His experience earned him the opportunity from Merv Griffin with the chance to be part of Wheel of Fortune. With his passion and hard work, he was able to secure savings and his current net worth of $65 million.
Gretchen Carlson – $1.5 million
Gretchen Carlson, the popular journalist, and author gained popularity as a correspondent for CBS News. She hosts The Early Show, the morning television program on CBS. In 2017, Carlson was one named as one of the 100 most influential individuals by Time Magazine. Her second book, Be Fierce: Stop Harassment and Take Your Power Back, came out the same year and went on to become a New York Times Bestseller.
Owing to a highly successful career, Carlson has $16 million in her bank account. We're sure she's got nothing to worry about in life. According to the grapevine, Carlson receives an annual salary of $1.5 million, and that’s good enough for her. We are eager to know what her plans are.
Don Lemon – Est. $10 Million
Don Lemon, a popular CNN news anchor, and journalist is from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was born on March 1, 1996. Even when he was still studying, he has already been seen with so much passion and focuses on journalism. Don got his Broadcast Journalism major at Brooklyn College and continued attending Louisiana State University. Before even going into the fame of TV broadcasting, he started as a news assistant and developed his skills at WNYW, located in New York.
All hard work paid off as continued to get more experience through his dedication to being a great and influential journalist. By the year 2006, Don Lemon joined CNN, and by his outspoken personality comes all opportunities that make him one of the most famous journalists of today's time. With all his savings since he started, he is now enjoying a good lifestyle and net worth that is something around $10 million.
Hoda Kotb - $7 Million
Hoda Kotb enjoyed her position as an integral component of the NBC channel since way back in 1988. She was a Dateline NBC correspondent when she initially joined, and it took a lot of hard work and determination before she finally managed to climb her way to the top.
In 2008, Hoda began co-hosting Today’s Fourth Hour with Kathie Lee Gifford. Hoda is now the co-anchor of the morning show of the program. Following Matt Lauer’s dismissal from the network in 2018, Kotb was a part of history – she was one of the all-female co-hosing pair which was the first in the show’s history! With impressive credentials and a salary of $7 million, Hoda is probably living the best lifestyle, one that we can only dream of.
Kathie Lee Gifford — $2 Million
Today on NBC made Kathie a popular face among TV viewers. Her association with the show for 11 long years helped the show notch up maximum TRPs all this while. Pairing up with Hoda Kotb, Kathie came to be famous as one-half of perhaps the most iconic hosting duo in the history of NBC. She has parted ways with the show pretty recently. Before gaining popularity with Today, Gifford had the pleasure of co-hosting Live! With Regis and Kathie for almost 15 years.
As of now, Kathie is all geared up to establish herself in the entertainment industry as a director, producer, and actress. Aside from that, she has penned down a few books for children, all of which have literally caught their imagination. No wonder her annual earnings right now are supposed to be an approximate $2 million!
Kelly Ripa – $18 million
Kelly Ripa is a powerhouse of talent. She is a TV producer, talk show host, dancer, and actress all rolled into one. She first attained popularity with her portrayal of Hayley Vaughan on All My Children, a soap opera on ABC. Ripa was with the show from 1990 to 2002. She has been the co-anchor of Live! With Kelly and Ryan, a morning talk show since 2001.
At the same time, you might have caught her playing the role of Faith Fairfield on Hope & Faith, an ABC sitcom. Along with her husband, Mark Consuelos, she has made an investment in Milojo, her production company. The mother of three has been hailed by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the media’s most influential people. As far as we know, Kelly rakes in an annual salary of $18 million.
Nancy Grace — $3 Million
Embarking on her journey as a lawyer, Nancy changed her career path and went on to become a famous journalist. You know her as the presenter of her own show on CNN’s HLN Network. Her association with the program from 2005 to 2016 put her on the list of the most sought-after television presenters.
Over the years, Nancy has been quite particular about her finances and has made every bit of effort to take her bank balance one level up — her annual salary is something close to $3 million. To further accentuate her wealth, Grace has also ventured into the world of writing, having published books like The Eleventh Victim, Murder in the Courthouse, and Paris and Back: A Story of Childhood. She has a lot more to achieve in the days to come!
Jackie Guerrido — $900,000
Before this lovely Puerto Rican ventured into the media, she used to work for the HBC Radio Company. She worked silently towards success and sound found favor with a television company. Jackie used to work at both places at the same time but always found time to nurture her dream of being a broadcaster.
However, her career took a quantum leap when she joined Primer Impacto as a weather forecaster. She was hailed as the major reason behind the show earning high TRPs. Soon, Jackie landed the opportunity of becoming the co-presenter of the program. A recent estimation states that Guerrido rakes in around $900,000 as her annual salary. Her wealth is bound to increase with time, and that we can say with full conviction.
Katie Couric — $15 Million
Katie has been a brilliant anchor so far in her career. She has been with shows such as CBS Weekend News, CBS Evening News, CBS This Morning, CBS Overnight News, CBS This Morning Saturday, and CBS Morning News. Hence, an annual salary of $15 million is pretty normal. Couric has had a magnificent time with CBS and has seen her career making a meteoric rise while working for them.
At the inception of her career, Katie worked for CNN as its assignment editor and even became Yahoo's global news anchor. With that said, Couric has worked for three of the biggest United States networks in a row! That’s an achievement that is yet to be emulated. She is also taking good care of her money, and we just hope that Couric would consult her financial lawyer before taking any major decisions.
Bill Hemmer — $3 Million
Bill started out as a radio disc jockey and won the hearts of his audiences who had been awed by his direct opinions on several issues. He soon realized that he was meant for journalism and wasted no time in embarking on his journey to be one. Hemmer joined CNN in 1995 and worked with the network till 2005 before he made a move to Fox News.
Since then, he has been a regular on the channel and attained popularity for his political views and conservative comments on a number of political issues. Bill was all over American households, owing to his coverage of the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. Hemmer takes home a salary of $3 million per year, and we believe that should be more than enough for him if he wishes to select the perfect health insurance policy for himself.
Judy Woodruff — $3 Million
Judy Woodruff knows everything about reporting and anchoring just like the back of her hand. She is a veteran who has spent 40 years in this industry and knows what works and what doesn't. She has been associated with a number of networks like NBC, CNN, and PBC. Currently, Woodruff happens to be the PBS NewsHour co-host, a position which she earned in 2013.
As far as our knowledge goes, Judy adds $3 million to her banks every year. Aside from anchoring, she involves herself in other things from time to time. Woodruff is an accomplished writer and has penned down a few best-sellers, namely, This is Judy Woodruff at the White House and The Theodore H. White Lecture with Judy Woodruff. Great going, Judy!
Andrea Kremer — $4 Million
Andrea Kremer doubling up with Hannah Storm to present the iconic Thursday Night Football was the first female pair hosting a major sport for men. Many might not be aware of the position she holds in the media right now, but Andrea is, without a single ounce of doubt, one of the most accomplished female anchors of all time. Aside from sports, Kremer has exhibited amazing skills as a host on several other occasions as well.
She is one of those few sports journalists who has bagged an Emmy Award for her work. If that's not impressive enough, Andrea has also been awarded the Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award, an honor given to her by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018. With all these and more, it's not surprising that her bank account gets filled up with $4 million every year. That’s cool!
Megyn Kelly - $22 Million
Megyn Kelly is a well-recognized journalist today, and she has had the honor of working with Fox News as an anchor between 2004 and 2017. In her portfolio, she also boasts her service as a host of America Live and as a co-host of America’s Newsroom, alongside Bill Hemmer. Megyn served as an anchor for The Kelly File as well.
She has long been associated with the Fox News channel, but she eventually joined NBC as a talk show host and a correspondent. In the first month of 2019, she split from NBC. Perhaps she plans to make better investments in her career. Whatever her next venture, she can definitely do whatever she pleases. In fact, she is one of the wealthiest news anchors currently active in the industry.
Nancy O’Dell – $2 Million
It was in 1987 when Nancy bagged the prestigious title of Miss South Carolina. O’Dell represented her state at the Miss America pageant in 1988 as well. So, she is a familiar face from many years ago. O’Dell’s popularity grew even further when she became the sweetheart of the masses.
Her career gained momentum when she landed a position as anchor and reporter for WPDE-TV. O’Dell went on to work as WCBD-T’s crime reporter later on. With her refined hosting skills, she manages to make her way to joining Access Hollywood from 1996 until 2009. She has had the honor of presenting the Miss USA and several Miss Universe pageants as well. This lovely woman can certainly boast of a great resume and an impressive bank account!
Paula Faris - $565K
Paula Faris never had an easy time when she was still in the infancy of her career, launching herself into broadcasting. She encountered several hurdles and exercised much patience over a significant period of time before she finally found her big break! She landed the opportunity to work as WKEF/WRGT production assistant and eventually became a reporter and anchor on a part-time basis.
Paula’s career saw more success in Cincinnati and Chicago before she spread her wings and joined ABC. Paula has been credited for appearing on World News Now and America This Morning. She presented The View and has also worked as a news correspondent for ABC News. She's quite the hardworker, and she deserves every single penny in her bank account, not to mention her modest 565K salary!
Katy Tur - $1.3 Million
Katherine Tur is an accomplished woman! Her fruitful career as a broadcast journalist has brought her an impressive paycheck. Her earnings have been from her work as a news correspondent for NBC. Tur has also been the presenter of MSNBC Live.
Tur has also worked in other shows like The Weather Channel, Meet the Press, NBC Nightly News, Early Today and Today, among many others. It isn’t just news and media-based credits that decorate her portfolio – she is also a writer! Her first book hit the press is 2017. She definitely has many feathers to her cap, and we're certain her future is bright!
Robin Roberts – $18 Million
A career as a sports anchor and reporter for WDAM-TV was where Robin Roberts started out. It was just a matter of patience and time before the right opportunity eventually materialized for Roberts. She had already served in both Atlanta and Nashville stations before she was invited to board the ESPN network, opening many doors to a better career for her.
She rose to fame between 1990 and 2015. These days, Roberts anchors the Good Morning America show, and she earns a handsome salary of $18 million every year! We expect this figure to inflate over time, too! This hardworking lady definitely deserves every penny.
Chris Cuomo – $2.5 Million
Chris Cuomo is the man who sees $2.5 million come his way every year. He happens to be the host of Cuomo Prime Time and has previously held a position with the ABC network where he was the co-anchor for New Day. It was in 2018 when Cuomo left New Day and ever since, he has hosted a radio show Let’s Get After It on the P.O.T.U.S radio channel.
Cuomo is married to a magazine editor by the name of Cristina Greeven Cuomo. The couple shares three kids and lives in Manhattan, though they have a family home in the Hamptons as well. What a dreamy lifestyle they must lead!
Judge Mathis - $5 Million
Judge Greg Mathis is no stranger. The reality show judge is famous across America and has served as Michigan’s 36th district superior court’s judge. Judge Mathis graces the screens on five days of the week, on television 5. His idea of venturing into reality TV was the best he has had yet! He is currently worth $20 million!
Judge Mathis is currently in retirement and he still sees $5 million in earnings each year for his namesake reality show. He sees earnings through his royalties for writing Street Judge and Inner City Miracle. He also happens to be a sports enthusiast, believe it or not, and also a motivational speaker of black culture.
Laura Ingraham - $2 Million
Laura Ingraham was fortunate to have the opportunity of hosting her own show come by her in October of 2017, and so began her journey hosting The Ingraham Angle. The show airs on Fox News, and Laura has a reputation for being intelligent and eloquent and engaging audiences with her radical perspectives on topics.
She also has a radio show by the name, The Laura Ingraham Show. If that's not impressive enough, Laura has more achievements in her kitty – she is the editor-in-chief of Lifezette as well and co-owns Ingraham Media Company. We bet her yearly salary of $2 million is going to grow exponentially over the next couple of years! And obviously, the investments he made in her career have paid off immensely!
Amy Robach - $300K
Amy Robach has been the fill-in anchor for several years on the Good Morning America show, and she is now a familiar face. Robach worked as an NBC News national correspondent for some time and also hosted The Today Show on Saturdays. With all of this experience under her belt, it is no wonder that she is one of the experts in the industry!
She managed to land a job as co-anchor of 20/20 in 2018, alongside David Muir. Currently, Robach also continues her work with Good Morning America and enjoys seeing $300K in her bank account every year!
Anderson Cooper – $12 million
Anderson Cooper has been enjoying a career encompassing 29 years to date, and we feel he is meant to run for another 29. We all know him through Anderson Live, his own daytime talk show on CNN. The television personality and journalist happens to be the primary anchor of Anderson Cooper 360⁰. Additionally, he also works as a correspondent for the news magazine and TV program on CBS, 60 minutes.
The CNN anchorman has never compromised his work for anything and has stayed focused on accentuating his wealth through his career. Aside from that, Cooper’s bank balance has reached up to an approximate of $200 million. His annual salary is impressive too, the figure stands at $12 million. Keep up the good work, Cooper.
Skip Bayless – $5 million
The popular TV personality and sports columnist earned eminence as a commentator while working for First Take, a popular show on ESPN2. Bayless parted ways with the show in 2016 and was soon seen in Skip and Shannon: Undisputed, his show on Fox Sports 1 which he anchored alongside former NFL player, Shannon Sharpe.
Skip has penned down a number of sports columns for newspapers such as the Chicago Tribune, Dallas Morning News, Dallas Times Herald, Los Angeles Times, Miami Herald, and San Jose Mercury News. While working in a restaurant during his younger days, Bayless probably never thought of coming this far in his career. He has added quite a good amount of wealth for himself. According to sources, Fox Sports pays him $5 million every year.
Pam Oliver – $1 million
Pam Oliver has always been involved in sports since she was in high school. She excelled in basketball, tennis, as well as track and field. Pam graduated with a degree in broadcast journalism in 1984 and took up a broadcasting career at the television station, WALB. She joined ESPN in 1993 and then moved on to Fox Sports two years later.
The sportscaster earned a fabulous reputation for the work she did on the sideline at a number of National Football League and National Basketball Association games. Oliver has notched up an impressive bank balance for herself. She has something around $4 million to her name right now. Talking about her salary, the number is enviable too. Pam rakes in an annual salary of $1 million.
Colin Cowherd – $2 million
Starting out as a sports director of KVBC in Los Angeles and then earning Nevada’s Sportscaster of the Year title a whopping five times, Colin Murray Cowherd took a giant leap in his career by joining ESPN in 2003. He started gaining fame by anchoring SportsNation and Colin’s New Football Show.
Currently, he is working for Fox Sports Radio as well as Fox Sports 1 and is busy hosting The Herd with Colin Cowherd. He has laid his hands on a number of awards including Sports Illustrated’s Radio Personality of the Year and the Best Pundit of 2012. He has attained an approximate net worth of $14 million to date, and his annual earnings have been calculated at $2 million. That’s quite an impressive sum!
Michelle Beadle – $5 million
The sports reporter is the definition of beauty with brains. She earned quite a fair amount of money with her hosting jobs on a number of television networks like the YES Network and College Sports Television before she became a part of ESPN in 2009. Michelle rose to prominence as the co-host of Get Up!, a sports show, and SportsNation, both on the ESPN network.
The 43-year-old currently works as a host and a sports reporter for ESPN. From her Big Game Hunters days on Fox Sports Net till now, it has been a long journey for Beadle and a successful one, too. She is one of the highest-paid sports media personalities in recent times. Her annual salary of $5 million is more than enough for her to make a few grand investments in life.
Samantha Ponder – $4.9 million
The 33-year-old Sunday NFL Countdown host first caught our fancy with her anchoring skills that she displayed while presenting ESPN college football. She stepped into the shoes of popular sportscaster and television personality, Erin Andrews, as the host of College GameDay on ESPN and since then, has never looked back. As of now, her annual salary has been calculated at $4.9 million and that’s impressive!
Her association with sports was probably how she crossed paths with Christian Ponder, a former quarterback who plied his trade mostly for the NFL outfit, the Minnesota Vikings. The duo tied the knot in 2012, and Samantha took on her married name while appearing on the CapitalOne Bowl broadcast in 2013. Banking on their combined earnings, both Samantha and Christian lead a life full of comfort and luxury.
Stephen A. Smith – $5 million
Stephen has established himself in his career as a popular sports journalist and sports TV personality. He is a commentator on ESPN First Take, where you can see him appearing alongside the likes of Molly Qerim and Max Kellerman. Aside from that, Smith appears on SportsCenter, ESPN’s sports news television show as an NBA analyst from time to time.
He has also made his acting debut with General Hospital, a soap opera on ABC, and has also starred in the 2007 film, I Think I Love My Wife, a romantic comedy directed by Chris Rock. Being quite a talented man, Stephen has piled up sufficient savings to last a lifetime. Currently, he takes home around $5 million as his annual salary. He is really going great guns and there is no doubt about that!
Jalen Rose – $3 million
The retired basket player is credited with laying the foundation stone of the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy. He was a prominent figure in the National Basketball Association, plying his trade for six NBA sides such as the Indiana Pacers, the Denver Nuggets, the Phoenix Suns, the New York Knicks, the Toronto Raptors, and the Chicago Bulls.
Since the year 2007, Rose has worked as an analyst on SportsCenter and then went on to host NBA Countdown. Currently, he is raking $3 million per year in his bank account as a host of ESPN’s morning sports talk show, Get Up!. His involvement in philanthropy is something everyone knows about. His foundation caters to the underserved youth. Jalen’s net worth has been calculated to be something close to $60 million.
Sean Hannity - $36 Million
Sean Hannity established his name in the world of radio broadcasting in the infancy of his career back in the late 80s. Over the years, Hannity has managed to secure his position in the media industry as a political commentator, talk show host, and author. His broadcasting is of a conservative nature, but it has done well for him as he has enjoyed regular airing on the radio channels for a large chunk of his career.
He has had the opportunity to present talk shows of his own as well which were aired on Fox News. Sean has written three books to high acclaim and happened to be the executive producer of a 2017 film titled Let There Be Light. Hannity’s earnings is a mega-figure of $36 million, so whatever he’s doing just does it for him!
Chelsea Handler - $10 Million
Chelsea Joy Handler the actress, television host, comedian, writer, activist, and producer needs no introduction. She made her debut in 2001 and has since then been a household name since then. Chelsea Handler is a popular figure, and her familiar face is one well-watched and adored on the E! network between 2007 and 2014. Her being associated with her own show is what made her stand out among other personalities in the media circuit.
She was named by the New York Times as one TV’s most overpaid figure. But few are aware of how much hard work Handler has put into developing her career this far. Of course, her talent isn't limited to TV shows. She also has a documentary-comedy series titled Chelsea Does, and it was aired in 2016 on Netflix. The show garnered mixed reviews, but she made a statement, alright!
Deborah Norville - $1 Million
Deborah Anne Norville is a businesswoman and a popular television personality. She began her career in 1979 and is now a popular household name despite all the decades. Deborah is a woman with power – she has injected this into her career and earned recognition for hosting Inside Edition. The CBS news magazine show has made her more popular since the 90s. She is also one of the members of the Board of Directors for Viacom Corporation.
Aside from all these, Deborah is more than a media figure as she is somewhat of an entrepreneur as well, having established a yarn business. As per calculations a few years ago, she received a sum of $1 million per annum as her earnings, so we suspect this figure has risen in recent times. And this goes on to increase her net worth to $18 million. We are sure her wealth will further increase in the years to come as she is not planning on retiring any time soon.
Michael Strahan - $17 Million
Michael Anthony Strahan is the former professional defensive football player. He was playing for 15 years of his career on behalf of the New York Giants of the NFL. Michael Strahan has placed all his efforts in hosting, though he gained quite a following in his days as a professional football player! He has moved from defensive end to talk-show host, and he is seeing results!
Strahan has proved he is great at other things besides his on-field skills. He has several projects running parallel to one another. So it comes as no surprise that he sees $17 million streaming into his bank account each year. He has a net worth of around $65 million now, and he is just in his 40s! Of course, a large portion of that net worth was through his former football career, but his current career sure does plump up the figures considerably!
Rachel Maddow - $7 Million
Rachel Maddow obtained plenty of exposure when she took on her own show on MSNBC, The Rachel Maddow Show. Maddow managed to kickstart her career by rooting herself on the radio, and after much hard work, she proved her competence in journalism and now has a reputation of complete honesty and reliability.
She has immense skills in news reading, and it has garnered plenty of appreciation from audiences, making her a popular anchor and arguably one of the best in the industry’s history. Maddow is famous for being one who doesn’t shy away from facts and figures as is done a lot these days in news broadcasting. She doesn’t skimp on the dirt just to deliver the entertainment! This is what makes her stand out in the crowd and increases her wealth considerably given the fact that she makes nearly $7 million a year!
Diane Sawyer - $9 Million
Lila Diane Sawyer is a popular broadcast journalist who began her career in 1962 and since then been immensely popular. There isn’t a soul who doesn’t know the name, Diane Sawyer – at least by face if not by name! Diane found her fame when she presented ABC World News. She is also the co-host of Primetime and Good Morning America which are two of the most popular American TV shows. Sawyer started out as a member of the White House staff under the presidency of Richard Nixon.
It was sometime later when she landed a post with CBS News as a general assignment reporter. ABC took notice of her credentials from there, and she bagged an early promotion! She is now a regular figure on the channel. And it shows on her bank statement which reflects a yearly income of $9 million! That increases her current net worth to $80 million.
David Muir - $5 Million
David Jason Muir is a successful journalist whose career began in the year 1995 and has since then been a household name. Muir is also the presenter of ABC channel’s World News Tonight and the co-host of the TV magazine show 20/20. Before these positions, Muir was the prime substitute host as well as a weekend presenter on the show, World News with Diane Sawyer.
His amazing talent in the field has amped up his broadcasting career, and he is the recipient of the prestigious Emmy Award and Edward R. Murrow Award. He also happens to be one of the most visually appealing news anchors, banking on which has helped further his career to new heights! He was at his peak popularity between 2012 and 2013, but he is still doing well these days, earning $5 million a year. We are sure this wealth and salary will increase in the years to come!
David Gregory – $5 Million
David Michael Gregory is a popular television journalist who needs no introduction. David Gregory was formerly one of the hosts of the popular NBC show Meet the Press which allowed him to rake in about $5 million a year in his bank account. He has several years of experience behind him, and he has earned plenty of respect in his field of work, as well as bucket-loads of admiration from his fans and peers!
Gregory now spends his time working as CNN’s political analyst, and he sees good earnings through the popular channel. Gregory wed Beth Wilkinson, a lawyer, and they have three children. It seems that Gregory has struck the perfect balance between home and work, and he’s in a good place! He draws an annual salary of $4 million and has a net worth of $12 million. We are sure he has a comfortable life from all the wealth he has from his successful career.
Jane Pauley – $1.2 Million
Jane Pauley is a popular author and television journalist who began her career in the 1970s. Since then, she has been part of numerous TV shows and thus a household name. Jane Pauley happens to be the anchor of Sunday Morning on CBS, but she was a familiar face from her time with NBC when she hosted Today for 13 years. She was also the co-host for the channel’s show titled Dateline for 12 years. She is also the author of best-sellers like Your Life Calling: Reimagining the Rest of Your Life and Skywriting: A Life Out of the Blue.
This tells you that Pauley is a woman with much experience in the media field, making her a force to reckon with indeed! She was the first female newscaster in Chicago for the evening news in 1975. Her incredible talk-show hosting talents earned her much love and respect in the industry, not to mention a bulging bank account as well!
Matt Lauer — $25 Million
Matt Lauer has a very interesting love story with the camera, and it’s almost impossible for him to stay far from the limelight for long as well. The iconic television personality has been an astounding performer for NBC. Aside from presenting a number of high-profile shows, Matt has had the privilege of hosting the 2017 Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade.
Aside from these, Lauer has also made some guest appearances on different television programs and has been a constant favorite of many households. Unfortunately, his association with NBC ended a few months back, and we do miss him on the shows he used to host. As far as we know, Matt received annual earnings of a staggering $25 million from the network until the time he was working with them. We badly want him back and are keeping our fingers crossed!
Steve Kroft — $3 Million
Steve Kroft is leading quite a luxurious lifestyle along with his better half, Jennet Conant, in New York. Banking on his impressive net worth, he has been able to gift all kinds of lavishness to his family, and why not? After all, he takes home around $3 million as his annual salary. Kroft has been the recipient of several prestigious awards in his career as a broadcaster, including over eight Emmy Awards and more than two Peabody Awards.
Starting off as a journalist with the CBS network in the 80s, Steve faced many ups and downs in life, but he has ably crossed them all and has risen to the top-most tier in the media. His association with CBS has been long enough and is popular as a correspondent of 60 Minutes, a job he has been doing since 1989.
Ann Curry — $2 Million
Ann Curry came to public attention through her work for NBC. She has been a part of the network for almost two decades before parting ways with it in 2015. However, she rose to prominence much earlier when the world saw her reporting from countries like Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, Darfur, Congo, and many more that have been completely ravaged by war.
Her decisions to cover those risky places were criticized by many, but Ann’s courage and conviction helped her pull off one of the toughest jobs on the planet. She is a brave lady who can go to any extent for her profession, and that’s a quality that most people lack nowadays. Today also gave her a much-deserved recognition as its presenter. Because of her many ventures, Curry puts around $2 million in her bank account every year.
Lawrence O'Donnell — $4 Million
Lawrence Francis O'Donnell Jr., is an actor, television anchor, and political commentator who is in his 60s currently. He has had an active career since 1999 and is now a household name. Lawrence O’Donnell belongs to a league of his own. Instead of boasting of his annual salary of $4 million and spending a major part of it on irrelevant luxuries, he loves to help the downtrodden, making sure to contribute whatever he can to society.
His philanthropic nature makes him stand out among the crowd for sure, and we love him for that. He has bestowed a rather comfortable lifestyle on his daughter and has carried out all the responsibilities of a doting father. Lawrence is popular among the masses as an actor and a TV presenter. His list of popular shows includes The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell. Aside from that, he has penned down the script for The West Wing, a series on NBC. Versatility at its best!
Willie Geist - $2.5 Million
William Russell Geist is a popular television personality, humorist, and journalist who started his career in 1997. He is a prominent TV personality and the co-anchor of Morning Joe on MSNBC. He is the anchor of the popular show by the name of Sunday Today With Willie Geist. Geist draws a salary of $2.5 million a year so that speaks volumes of his success.
He walked down the aisle with Christina Geist in 2003 and has two children Lucie Joy Geist and George William Geist with her. His career actually began with him venturing in editing and producing for the Sports Illustrated magazine. Eventually, he began to pique the interest of important people, and through hard work and recognition. He landed his solid reputation and famous face. We expect his earnings to rise a bit more as retirement isn't on the cards anytime soon.
George Stephanopoulos - $15 Million
Stephanopoulos is a man who has done plenty of work in his life. He has done everything from working as the Democratic Party’s political adviser to becoming a political commentator, and TV personality. His days as an adviser served him very well as a background to excel in his post when he eventually landed the post as a commentator.
He is currently the chief anchor for ABC News as well as the political correspondent for the channel. Stephanopoulos has earned immense respect from his peers. He also co-anchors Good Morning America, alongside Robin Roberts. His talents aren't limited to the political field alone — he has also appeared in a number of films and TV shows. Banking on all his ventures, it all makes sense that he earns a whopping $15 million each year!
Molly Qerim - $500K
Molly Qerim Rose is a sports anchor who is now in her 30s. She has a net worth of $4 million. She walked down the aisle with Jalen Rose in 2018 and lives in Manhattan. The charming Molly Qerim is the lady responsible for captivating audiences across the globe during the NFL show NFLAM. She happens to also host NFL Fantasy Live. However, while Qerim’s hosting skills are certainly impressive, she also works as a sports anchor and moderator on ESPN’s First Take.
Unfortunately for Molly, while she sees immense success in her work life, her personal life is a matter of concern. She has faced ill-health as a result of suffering from endometriosis, leaving her liver and intestinal health condition poor. Molly is a courageous woman, and we don’t doubt that she has the determination to pull through these hurdles! With the right lifestyle and attitude, she'll certainly be able to achieve more in her career.
Natalie Morales - $2 Million
Natalie Morales is an actress who made her debut in the year 2006 and since then been a household name. She has been raking in the big dough as the anchor and host for NBC. She has an incredible portfolio that boasts her hosting the Today Show West Coast, being the correspondent on Dateline for the NBC. Besides these shows, she is also hosting Access Hollywood. Some of her popular movies and TV shows are Going the Distance, White Collar, Stuber, Abby's, The Grinder, Trophy Wife, and Dead to Me to name a few.
Her long history in the industry has led her to eventually earn a handsome income of $2 million per annum. Morales’ parents are Brazilian and Puerto Rican, and so she is fluent in many tongues! That itself is impressive and helps set her apart from her colleagues. She furthered her studies in journalism before she established herself on TV. No wonder she can live a comfortable lifestyle today!
Trevor Noah - $3 Million
Trevor Noah is a comedy man with a yearly income that is no joke — a whopping $3 million! He seems to have been dealt the right hand, and he’s learned to play the right cards! The South African native succeeded Jon Stewart as the host of The Daily Show for the popular Comedy Central.
He is the author of numerous books including Born a Crime, The Daily Show Presidential Twitter Library, New Memoir, and Place of Gold: Coming of Age with South Africa to name a few. Noah was left with quite a reputation to live up to when he filled Stewart’s boots! In 2018, Trevor Noah was named as one of the top 100 most influential people as listed by Time magazine – and he was just 35 years old! He is certainly going places, and banking on his success so far, his earnings will also continue to soar higher!
Jim Rome — $30 Million
The television host has spent a number of years as the presenter of the show, Jim Rome is Burning. The show was previously titled Rome is Burning but was altered in the due course of time because of Jim's ever-increasing popularity. The program attained a wide fan following until Jim left the show to join CBS in 2011.
His hosting skills and impressive portfolio led him to be an anchor of The Jim Rome Show on the channel. Rome, one of the most acclaimed and successful sports anchors in the media, has been under the spotlight for a long time. He is probably the only guy who has had the privilege of presenting his own shows more than anybody else in the circuit. His colossal earnings of $30 million every single year speak volumes of how much he has achieved so far.
Suzy Kolber — $3 Million
Suzy Kolber is one of the most popular sports broadcasters today. She has been all over the place and has fetched admiration and respect from several quarters. Kolber happens to be among the first anchors of ESPN2 after the channel was launched in 1992. So, this has been a long-time association for Suzy.
Despite being a mascot of ESPN, she chose to make a move to Fox Sports only to make her way back to ESPN three years later. She has been bestowed upon with the prestigious Maxwell Club Sports Broadcaster of the Year Award in 2006. With a $3-million annual income, Suzy has all the luxuries and comfort for her chosen lifestyle at her disposal. Her current net worth stands at $18 million. We hope she continues to entertain us as long as possible. And with that sees an increase in her paychecks and her net worth in the years to come!
Lester Holt — $4 Million
Lester Holt now boasts of a net worth of $12 million. However, he had to toil day and night to reach the position where he is today. The California-born TV personality has presented various shows such as NBC Nightly News, the Weekend Editions, as well as NBC Today to date. Dateline NBC rose to its popularity, owing to Lester’s amazing presentation skills.
He began his career with CBS and is now a permanent fixture on NBC. Holt started his journey in 1981 and has been in this field for close to 38 years now. The anchor has one interesting side to his character that not many know about. He is a pretty skilled musician and loves to pick the strings of a guitar whenever he gets the chance. Holt has found a great balance between work and his personal life, and banking on that, he's probably one happy man!
Heidi Klum – $21 million
The successful model, entrepreneur, and television personality from Germany is a huge name in the entertainment industry today. Heidi Klum shot to fame as a cover girl of the popular magazine, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and went on to get selected as a Victoria’s Secret Angel — Klum was the first German model to earn this distinction.
After garnering massive success in her modeling career, Heidi started piling on money in her bank account as the judge and host of the reality series, Germany’s Next Topmodel. She has also starred in shows such as How I Met Your Mother and Desperate Housewives, and films like Blow-Dry and The Devil Wears Prada. Recently, Heidi was also seen judging America’s Got Talent as well. Her annual salary right now is almost $21 million!
Ty Pennington – $75,000
Ty Pennington has become a household name as a television personality, philanthropist, and author. His role as a carpenter in Trading Spaces, a reality show on TLC, and his skills as a presenter of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, a series on ABC, have received acclamation from critics and fans alike. Ty has also garnered international recognition for his philanthropic activities and has been a complete delight to work with.
He has accumulated a nice sum of money for himself which is now helping him lead a cool lifestyle. Pennington loves to call himself as a Jack-of-all-trades, and we couldn’t agree more with that. He is a versatile guy who is looking for perfection in everything he undertakes. His net worth is at an approximate of $12 million. His hosting gig for ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition earns him $75,000 per episode.
Phil Keoghan – $100,000 per episode
The television personality from New Zealand earned prominence as the presenter of the U.S. version of the popular reality game show on CBS titled The Amazing Race since it started its first season in 2001. Phil is also credited for creating and hosting the TV series, No Opportunity Wasted. The Amazing Race has helped Keoghan lay his hands on more than nine Primetime Emmy Awards, and that’s a huge honor and achievement in his career.
He has been active in the television industry since 1990, and it has been 30 long years yet Phil continues to entertain the masses. He is married to Louise Rodrigues, an award-winning TV director and producer from Australia, and the couple shares a daughter between them. Phil’s current salary is around $100,000 per episode. Banking on that, he can provide all kinds of luxury to his family!
Padma Lakshmi – $50,000 per episode
Born in Chennai, India, Padma Lakshmi attained fame as a model, actress, author, and television personality. She is most popular as the host of Top Chef, the cooking competition show. Lakshmi has been associated with the show right from its 2nd season in 2006 and has recently presented season 16 in the year 2018.
Her work on the show has earned her a Primetime Emmy nomination in the Outstanding Reality Host back in the year 2009. Padma was married to world-famous author, Salman Rushdie from 2004 to 2007. As of the year 2012, she was adding something in the ballpark of $50,000 to her savings from a single episode of Top Chef and we have no doubt that the figure must have accentuated to its double by now.
Chris Harrison – $60,000 per episode
If you have been an avid fan of The Bachelor, a dating show on ABC, you will easily recognize Chris Harrison. After all, he is the host of the show since it went on air in 2002. Aside from that, he fills up his bank account as a presenter of the show’s spin-offs like The Bachelorette, Bachelor Pad, Bachelor in Paradise, Bachelor in Paradise, and others.
Chris is also popular for hosting the syndicated version of the iconic game show, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. As per reports that came out in 2011, Harrison was making almost $60,000 from each episode of The Bachelor and its spin-offs, of course. That’s a whole lot of cash when you count it now. He can surely make some nice investments with that huge sum.
Regis Philbin – $20 million
Regis Philbin spent considerable time serving the U.S. Navy, and he didn’t face any hurdle gaining a foothold in the television industry. He started off with The Tonight Show in the 50s. However, his first exposure to television happened in 1967 when Philbin appeared as the sidekick of the popular entertainer, Joey Bishop, on his program, The Joey Bishop Show.
Regis tasted immediate success as the co-host of Live! with Regis and Kelly, a show with which he stayed associated until 2011. The list of other shows that Regis is famous for hosting includes Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and America’s Got Talent. That’s a pretty impressive portfolio! According to reports, Philbin takes home an annual salary of $20 million! That's certainly more than enough for him to enjoy a luxury lifestyle for the rest of his life!
Barbara Walters - $12 Million
Barbara Jill Walters is a broadcaster, author, television personality, and journalist who needs no introduction. She is the author of Guide to Medical Home Reimbursement, How to Talk with Practically Anybody about Practically Anything, and Audition: A Memoir to name a few. Barbara Walters is famous for being a constant on the Today Show for 11 long years as well as for being the very first female to co-anchor an evening news program on any network.
It was in the early 50s when she used to write for the Morning Show on CBS. And her long-standing shows have developed her interviewing style into something of a trademark. Walters is a legend in her field, and her contributions to journalism will always be remembered. She sees a handsome compensation for her skills in the form of $12 million streaming into her bank account every year!
Star Jones - $3.18 Million
Starlet Marie Jones the popular lawyer, teleivsion personality, journalist, author, women's and diversity advocate, and fashion designer to name a few. She is popular by the name Star Jones and the 58-year-old has a net worth of $18.5 million. Star Jones, is a woman who wears many hats, indeed! She was one of the co-hosts on the popular TV show, The View, and she held the post from 1997 until 2006.
She sports a net worth of $18.5 million and sees an income of $3.18 million per annum. According to Jones, she made a couple of financial errors in her lifetime that she learned from. Both student loan and credit card debts ate into her finances, but she managed to triumph over them and come out in a better situation, financially speaking! And we are sure it will increase in the years to come.
Debbie Matenopoulos - $300K
Debra Matenopoulos is a television host, lifestyle expert, and a journalist who began her career in the 90s. The 45-year-old is also an author of the best-sellers like It's All Greek to Me: Transform Your Health the Mediterranean Way with My Family's Century-Old Recipes and Soul Healing Miracles for Back Pain. Debbie Matenopoulos was the sole host of Home & Family after her co-host, Mark Steines, was fired in 2018.
We don’t know if she was raking in any extra money to plump up her bank account since she was holding the fort, but her salary is reported to be $300K a year. Debbie is married to Jon Falcone, a photographer, and author. The pair shares a daughter who was born in 2015. With enviable wealth, a successful career, and a happy, healthy family, Debbie certainly has it all in life!
Whoopi Goldberg - $5-6 Million
Caryn Elaine Johnson is a lady of many talents. She is a successful author, television personality, actor, author, and comedian who is popular by the name Whoopi Goldberg. Whoopi Goldberg has been having a great time acting as a moderator on The View. She injects some humor into the show which works in her favor because viewers love that about her.
Her skill in handling various kinds of situations has made her something of a star of the show! Goldberg is worth about $50 million as it is, so her paycheck needs to be enough to keep her interested! It is reported that she sees earnings valued at $5-6 million a year! Well, she does deserve it as anyone who has watched the show will vouch for! We are sure she will find ample success in her career and will continue to increase her popularity and wealth in the years to come.
Sunny Hostin - $2 Million
Asunción Cummings Hostin is popular in her profession as a lawyer, journalist, television host, and columnist by the name Sunny Hostin. The 51-year-old has a net worth of $3 million. Hostin is the host of The View at the moment, but she has a lot going on other than her co-hosting post for the popular show. Hostin happens to be a lawyer as well as a senior legal correspondent, working for ABC News.
She grew popular through her stint with Fox News until her guest appearances in The View evolved into a permanent position. She made a cameo appearance in Girls Trip, a comedy film released in 2017 which grossed $140 million across the globe. We bet she sees plenty of extra funds streaming into her bank account every now and then, allowing her to enjoy a life of luxury! We are sure she will find ample success in the years to come which will increase her luxuries, wealth, and popularity.
Meghan McCain - $1 Million
Meghan Marguerite McCain is a popular columnist, television personality, and author who was working with ABC News, Fox News, and the MSNBC. Meghan McCain happens to be the daughter of the late John McCain, a senator from Arizona. It was when Meghan began her own blog which she calls McCain Blogette. She started gaining wide readership and public attention. Unsurprisingly, she also authored a New York Times bestseller which just goes to show how much of a talented writer she is.
Her TV career is a host of various things – McCain is MSNBC’s political analyst. She worked on TakePart Live and was also the host for the Outnumbered. It was in 2017 when she landed a role as a co-host of The View. It is reported that her earnings per year go up to almost $1 million! This increases her net worth to $4 million, as she's just in her 30s, we are sure this will increase by several manifolds in the years to come!
Chuck Todd - $750K
Charles David Todd is a popular television journalist who rose to fame by working for NBC. He is the moderator for Meet the Press on NBC, and he was actually appointed for the post of political director in 2007. Todd with NBC Nightly News With Lester Holt as well as Today. So many hosting gigs for this talented man! He is also the author of numerous bestsellers including The Stranger: Barack Obama in the White House, The Raccoon Next Door, How Barack Obama won, Is That a Skunk?, The Raccoon Next Door, and There's a Hummingbird in My Backyard.
Todd’s wife, Kristian Denny Todd, is also involved in politics. They have two children together and live comfortably with their earnings. Todd earned about $750K per year while working for the NBC network. He has accumulated a net worth amounting to $2 million and $64K a year for the MSNBC. Not too shabby!
Nicole Wallace - $700,000
Nicole Wallace is the chief political analyst for MSNBC News as well as NBC News. Initially, Nicole’s career kicked off with politics before she took on the position as the press secretary for Governor Jeb Bush back in 1999.
She has come a long way since then, and after many other positions, she joined ABC to host The View in 2014. Nicole co-hosted with Rosie Perez but stayed only for one season before leaving the show for good. She was married to Mark Wallace, a former general counsel for Florida’s Bush campaign, but in 2019, they announced their divorce. While that may have caused her emotional turmoil, Nicole is enjoying an annual salary of $700,000, so we're certain that she can buy something nice to cheer herself up!
Joanna Gaines and Chip Gaines – $30,000 per episode
This incredible couple is all over the place now. They have had a huge impact on people’s lives with Fixer Upper, an iconic show on HGTV where they earned $30,000 per episode, and thereafter, with their personal television network. The duo has helped innumerable families build accessible homes and has brought around a huge difference in a number of households.
Chip and Joanna are the owners of Magnolia, their business empire. It also comprises their real estate agency Magnolia Realty. Their renovation business Magnolia Homes, a boutique marketplace Magnolia Silos. And of course, their quarterly magazine The Magnolia Journal — their investments are absolutely impressive! Chip and Joanna are worth around $8 million each. It’s always great to see such hard-working people around.
Bill O’Reilly - $18.5 Million
William James O'Reilly Jr. is an actor, journalist, and a former television show host who rose to fame with his stint in CBS and ABC news. Bill O’Reilly is a man who doesn’t require an introduction! His name is big in the media world, and it is largely due to his salary of $18 million at the peak of his career. He worked for both ABC and CBS before joining Fox News Channel to further his career.
Bill O'Reilly got his own show which was named The O’Reilly Factor, and he enjoyed sky-high ratings and success of over 16 years with it. He eventually shifted gears and left the TV and radio industry completely. He took on his own podcast in 2017 No Spin News. Bill continues to enjoy success, adoration, and, of course, a lot of money in his bank account!
Gayle King — $5.5 Million
Gayle King is a prominent and popular personality on TV. But did you know that she started off as a simple production assistant for a radio station? She started off from the bottom and eventually worked her way up, banking on her intelligence, eloquence, and passion for her profession. Aside from having been a news anchor for WFSB, she is also a special correspondent for The Oprah Winfrey Show.
Besides that, she is also the host of her own show The Gayle King Show. Gayle has also made her mark as the co-anchor of CBS This Morning and the editor of O, The Oprah Magazine. Rumor has it that Gayle is about to sign a $12-million contract with CBS which is two times more than her current salary. Once she agrees and signs the contract, Gayle will be one of the highest-earning TV personalities in the media. Well-deserved, we say!
Kat Timpf - $51K
Katherine Clare Timpf is popular as a television personality, columnist, comedian, and reporter who is popular by the name Katherine Timpf. She is a vibrant woman who is much-loved for her energy, comedy, and her flair with sarcasm over a range of topics. She is a host and TV personality who never fails to deliver, and audiences are never disappointed!
Timpf is famous for her huge personality, and her presence is an interesting addition that keeps viewers engaged and entertained. She sees $51K in her bank account every year for her skillful reporting, and she is famous for her role on Fox News’ The Greg Gutfield Show. Of course, what also helps is that she is quite pleasing to the eyes, making her an easy watch! And her net worth currently stands at $3 million and with a long career ahead of her, we are sure her salary and net worth will both increase in the years ahead.