STEPHEN A. SMITH – $8 MILLION (FIRST TAKE)

The New York-born sports TV personality Stephen A. Smith began his career in the '90s and has enjoyed almost three decades of it. He progressed steadily from a writer with The Philadelphia Inquirer to radio and eventually TV. Along the way, he proved himself exceptional in his field and is now one of the hosts of "First Take" on ESPN.

Smith originally bagged a $3 million multi-year deal with the network in 2014. However, his most recent annual salary has almost tripled to $8 million. As additional evidence of his career success, he also boasts a total worth as high as $16 million.

KENNY SMITH – $4 MILLION (INSIDE THE NBA)

It's common to find that some sportscasters once played the sport they now report. The same is the case for the former NBA player Kenny Smith who used to play for the Houston Rockets and was nicknamed "the Jet." After winning NBA championships back to back with the Rockets, he became a TNT basketball analyst.

Smith may be thrilled with his work as a sportscaster, but we're sure he misses his former salary of a little more than $13 million as an NBA player. As an analyst, he earns significantly less. However, $4 million, even if less, is still a whole lot of cash.

ROSALYN GOLD-ONWUDE – $79K (ESPN)

The American-Nigerian sportscaster Rosalyn Gold-Onwude played basketball at Stanford and also on the Nigeria national team. Her time reporting for the Golden State Warriors threw her into the limelight. She covered their run to three consecutive NBA finals, two of which they won between 2014 and 2017.

Today, Gold-Onwude does TV and radio NBA basketball coverage for ESPN and occasionally fills in for Stephen A. Smith as the host of "First Take." According to the Popular Net Worth website, the former basketballer likely earns the average income for NBA sports analysts, about $79K. Although, we're sure there's more money coming in from other endeavors.

SKIP BAYLESS – $6 MILLION (SKIP AND SHANNON: UNDISPUTED)

The news was all over the internet in 2016 when the famous sports debater Skip Bayless moved from ESPN to Fox. It was an irresistible deal that guaranteed him around $6 million annually. ESPN made him a $4 million offer to remain with them. But, of course, an extra $2 million can be quite hard to ignore.

Bayless is among the greatest sports debaters historically. It's no wonder that he gets such tempting offers for his work. He rose to fame on ESPN, debating on "First Take" with Stephen A. Smith. Now it's Shannon Sharpe who has the honor of trading opinions with him on "Skip and Shannon: Undisputed."

JOE BUCK – $12.5 MILLION (MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL)

There's hardly anyone who doesn't love the veteran sports commentator Joe Buck. He worked with Fox from the inception of Fox Sports in the '90s up until 2022. And in that period, he won the national Sportscaster of the Year Award three times. The son of famous sportscaster Jack Buck, Joe inherited genes that have now made him a substantial amount of wealth.

While at Fox, he earned $6 million every year. But in 2021, the network paid him up to $11 million, which was the deal for his one-year extension. Now that Buck has moved to ESPN, he is expected to earn a whopping $12.5 million.

CLARK KELLOGG – $400K (CBS)

Clark Kellogg's journey to becoming a seasoned analyst is one with mixed emotions. Although he is doing great as the CBS college basketball analyst with a $400k salary, we sometimes wonder about his very short playing career. The former NBA star's career ended after only four years due to severe knee problems.

As a high schooler in Ohio, Kellogg excelled in basketball. To date, his scoring record at the state finals remains unbroken. Many believe he was to become the next major NBA star when the Indiana Pacers drafted him. But there's no use crying over spilled milk. Plus, with $2 million to his name, there's nothing to complain about.

AL MICHAELS – $11 MILLION (THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL)

Prime Video's "Thursday Night Football" play-by-play announcer Al Michaels is a legend in sportscasting. Not many can boast of over half a century's experience in the field. He's almost experienced it all, including when an earthquake in San Francisco interrupted his live broadcast of the 1989 World Series.

Michaels is among the most famous sportscasters of all time. If experience translated to his paycheck, he should earn more than $11 million today. But look at us asking for more than $11 million as if that's not already a lot. This new pay is still a welcome upgrade from the $8 million Michaels earned at NBC.

COLIN COWHERD – $6 MILLION (THE HERD WITH COLIN COWHERD)

Sports media personality and radio host Colin Cowherd is one of the original hosts of ESPN's "SportsNation." He started working with the network in 2003 and left for Fox in 2015. Well-known for hosting several sports TV shows, he has risen in ranks within the industry and is one of the most celebrated sportscasters of our time.

Despite his constant controversial statements, Cowherd is appealing to sports networks partly for his no-nonsense approach. So much so that he is well compensated with annual pay of $6 million. His show on Fox Sports, "The Herd with Colin Cowherd," remains one of the most watched shows on television.

HOLLY ROWE – $800K (ESPN)

Since the '90s, Holly Rowe has remained a valuable asset to ESPN and is one of the most popular faces on the network. She is known for her work in covering several regular seasons and post-season bowl games. As a full-time college football sideline reporter for ESPN, the sports telecaster is well compensated, earning up to $800K annually.

Apart from her work in college football, she also makes play-by-play announcements with ESPN for women's college basketball and volleyball games. She continues to achieve and set records for herself. In 2021, Rowe made history as the first female color commentator for NBA's Utah Jazz team in their game against Sacramento Kings.

PAM OLIVER – $2 MILLION (FOX SPORTS)

The stunning sports commentator Pam Oliver is one of the most recognized and highest-paid women in the sportscasting industry. Over three decades of her career, she has made a name for herself as a sideline reporter for several NBA and NFL games. She currently earns a salary of about $2 million—which is quite fitting for one with her expertise.

Beyond the recognition from the world and her employers, Oliver's alma mater honored her with an induction into the esteemed Florida A&M Sports Hall of Fame. Her love for sports was evident even in school, as she was an All-American in the 400-meter and mile relay.

MICHELLE BEADLE – $5 MILLION (GET UP!)

Speaking of the highest earning women in sports media, Michelle Beadle is possibly at the top of the list. When her career peaked at ESPN, she was paid a whopping $5 million per year. She worked with the network for about a decade until 2019 and is one of the most versatile TV personalities today.

Interestingly, Beadle was originally a political science student with her sights set on studying law. She later decided against pursuing a legal career and got an intern job with the San Antonio Spurs. The network gave her a shot at reporting; she remains part of their broadcast team today.

MIKE GOLIC – $6 MILLION (MIKE AND MIKE)

Even after the National Football League retirement, Mike Golic couldn't end his relationship with the sport. Golic has always been an avid football fan and decided to pursue a career as a sportscaster after his playing career ended. Slowly but surely, he has climbed up the ladder in this industry and now earns as much as $6 million annually.

Golic became famous as a sportscaster for co-hosting the ESPN radio show "Mike and Mike" alongside Mike Greenberg. But he wasn't new to TV. Even while playing with the Philadelphia Eagles, he had a weekly segment on "The Randall Cunningham Show" titled "Golic's Got It."

JILLIAN MELE – $83K (FOX & FRIENDS FIRST)

Jillian Mele is an iconic news anchor and reporter whose fame is primarily a result of her role as co-host on "Fox & Friends First." But before that began in 2017, she had taken other reporting jobs, which were mostly about sports. Immediately after graduating from school, she started as a sports anchor in Presque Isle, Maine, and the New York-based TV station WIVT-TV.

To her credit is one Emmy Award she earned during her time with NBC10 in Philadelphia. Mele earned the award for her work on an Olympics show. Since then, she has resigned from her position at Fox, where she earned up to $83K per year.

MICHAEL WILBON – $6 MILLION (PARDON THE INTERRUPTION)

After three decades as a sportswriter with the Washington Post, Michael Wilbon made a significant career change. Many viewers are glad for this decision because he is exceptional as a TV personality. He became a sports commentator with ESPN in 2001 and began co-hosting the network's long-running TV show "Pardon the Interruption."

As a veteran sports analyst, Wilbon has amassed a sizeable fortune. His previous contract with ESPN had him earning $4 million per year. However, since 2019, reports reveal that his pay has risen to $6 million. In addition to monetary perks, his career has also afforded him rare opportunities, including lunch with former President Obama.

TERRY BRADSHAW – $5 MILLION (FOX SPORTS)

The iconic former NFL quarterback Terry Bradshaw is probably the one who has enjoyed every aspect of football to the fullest. He excelled as a player, winning more than three Super Bowl championships. And since 1994, he has enjoyed a very lucrative career as a sports analyst.

He is arguably one of the most celebrated sports analysts today. As if dominating the football world wasn't enough, he also built a career as an actor and singer. Bradshaw has a significant amount of cash coming from his several endeavors, but his salary as a TV personality is estimated to be around $5 million.

MOLLY QERIM — $500K (FIRST TAKE)

Molly Qerim has pretty much mastered the art of captivating her audience. The stunning sportscaster is a host of the ESPN talk show "First Take" and previously hosted some other shows like "NFL Fantasy Live" and the weekday morning show on NFL Network "NFLAM."

Qerim has achieved significant success in her TV career. She has won her Emmy Award for her contribution to the entertainment industry. Tiebreaker places the TV personality's yearly earnings around $500K, which goes to show how great she is at her job. In addition to hosting TV shows, she has also worked as a moderator, reporter, and sports anchor.

LEEANN TWEEDEN – $1 MILLION (DR. DREW MIDDAY LIVE)

Another sportscaster whose beauty could distract you from their professional work is Leeann Tweeden, the co-host of "Dr. Drew Midday Live," which airs in Los Angeles on Radio 790 KABC. It's not surprising that in addition to being a radio broadcaster and sports commentator, she is also a model.

Her career in sportscasting began in the early 2000s when she hosted several segments of "Bluetorch TV" for Fox and also served as a correspondent for the network's sports TV show "The Best Damn Sports Show Period" for six years. Most sources have placed her annual salary as a media personality at $1 million.

WENDI NIX – $800K (ESPN)

Working as a Boston local network sports presenter for the first half of her career, Wendi Nix worked hard to gain experience that eventually landed her a job with Fox Sports Net. She has also reported for other sports networks, including NESN and WPDE. And to date, she still shows up as a guest analyst on WHDH's weekend show "Sports Extra."

Nix knew she had hit the big leagues when she landed a job with ESPN as a sports reporter and anchor. Today, she receives a significant annual paycheck of $800K for her work. Her work with the network includes coverage of the NFL and college football games.

LISA SALTERS – $235K (MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL)

Former college basketball player and journalist Lisa Salters has enjoyed over two decades working with ESPN. Since 2000, she has been a reporter for the network. But before that time, she earned a good reputation on ABC for covering important events for the network, including the O. J. Simpson murder case.

With her expanding career, Salters has continued to amass a sizeable wealth for herself. She is currently worth as much as $2 million, and her take home every year is estimated to be around $235K. When she started with ESPN, she was a general assignment reporter, but she is now the "Monday Night Football" sideline reporter.

KAYLEIGH MCENANY – $200K (FOX NEWS)

Kayleigh McEnany, the politician wife of famous baseball pitcher Sean Gilmartin, has climbed up the ladder of success quite impressively. The political commentator and on-air TV personality started her career in the media as a producer for the Fox News show "Huckabee" and worked her way up to the position of White House Press Secretary. It doesn't get any better than this for a journalist.

After her time in the White house expired, she returned as an on-air contributor for Fox News. Considering her experience, it is no surprise that she is valuable to the channel, which in turn compensates her with about $200K annually.

BRITT MCHENRY – $600K (WTTG SHOW)

Right after graduating from Medill School of Journalism, Britt McHenry began her career in sports reporting at one of the Washington affiliates of ABC, WJLA-TV. She had always been interested in sports and was previously a varsity starter for four years on her school's women's soccer team.

She translated that passion for sports into journalism after leaving school. She has now become a seasoned reporter with work experience as a commentator on Fox Nation and as a media personality on ESPN. Today, she hosts a WTTG show for Fox 5 in Washington D.C. After coming such a long way in her career, McHenry boasts a yearly salary of $600K.

SEAN SPICER – $ 110.5K (NEWSMAX TV)

The former Navy Commander Sean Spicer served as the White House Press Secretary, then resigned and started hosting his own political talk show on Newsmax TV. While serving in the White House, he was to earn around $176K yearly. Although, he only served in that capacity for six months.

After his resignation, he published a memoir, contested on the dance competition TV series "Dancing with the Stars," and became a political talk show host. Now a TV personality, the amount he earns per year has dropped to about $110K. However, he still boats a significant net worth that ranges between $4 million and $8 million.

GRANT STINCHFIELD – $62K (STINCHFIELD)

Former American reporter Grant Stinchfield is now a businessman once famous for hosting his show on Newsmax TV titled "Stinchfield." Additionally, he has also worked with a few news stations, including NBC and KECI TV. Fans could always trust that the latest news would be reported first on his self-titled show.

In addition to working as a leading journalist, he also enjoyed a successful business career as the owner of the Kwik Kar Auto Center. We're sure his earnings must have been significantly boosted by profit from his business. While he was a reporter, he earned about $62K per year.

AINSLEY EARHARDT – $2 MILLION (FOX & FRIENDS)

When it comes to presentation skills on TV, the co-host of "Fox & Friends" Ainsley Earhardt, seems to be in the top category. Although she had no knowledge of politics when she began working at Fox in 2007, she is now one of the network's most popular faces.

At Fox, she was reportedly earning roughly $400K for her work as a TV journalist and anchor in the past. But today, it seems she makes as much as $2 million in a year. While not a sportscaster herself, she is married to former CFL footballer Will Proctor and must know a thing or two about sports.

BRIANNA KEILAR – $64K (NEW DAY)

Working as a TV host and senior political correspondent with CNN is what made Brianna Keilar quite famous in the media world. Although, there was a time she was a White House correspondent, and that also contributes to her fame today. At CNN, she is reportedly paid about $64k per year.

You can catch the Australian-born journalist on weekdays in the morning anchoring the popular morning show on CNN, "New Day." Before working with CNN, she worked in many capacities for CBS News. Although her paycheck is not on par with a lot of other journalists, she is slowly making her way to the top.

BOB COSTAS – $7 MILLION (TURNER SPORTS)

We can't say we're surprised that the famed veteran sportscaster Bob Costas reels a whopping $7 million yearly for his expertise. He has hosted his share of prominent sporting events, including more than 10 Olympic Games, in his extensive career. He started his sportscasting career with NBC in the '80s, and his time with them ended in 2019.

Apart from fame for his work as a host and anchor, he is also popular as a play-by-play commentator for the Major League Baseball Network. At one time in his multi-decade career, he even had his own show titled "Studio 42 with Bob Costas."

LINDA COHN – $3 MILLION (WNBA BROADCASTS)

How can anyone forget the fierce and iconic sports presenter Linda Cohn who made history in the '80s? When the ABC network took her in, she became the first woman to land a full-time job in sports reporting. Her career has only waxed strong ever since.

The sportscaster is undoubtedly passionate about the industry, as evident in her love for sports. She was an excellent ice hockey player in high school and even played in the boy's league throughout her time there. Now, she works with ESPN as both anchor and commentator, and she earns a yearly pay of $3 million.

KATE BOLDUAN – $2.4 MILLION (AT THIS HOUR WITH KATE BOLDUAN)

If you've ever seen the CNN shows "State of America with Kate Bolduan" and "At This Hour with Kate Bolduan," you know exactly who this iconic broadcast journalist is. She has worked in her capacity as a journalist for CNN since 2007 and became the youngest morning show anchor in history.

Considering her achievements, the last thing that would surprise us is her $2.4 million yearly salary. In fact, we believe she is worth a lot more than that. Part of the experience she has under her belt includes work as a general assignment correspondent in the past for CNN and also as a congressional correspondent in Washington D.C.

STEPHANIE RUHLE – $2 MILLION (THE 11TH HOUR)

Stephanie Ruhle has had quite the experience as a TV host and analyst. Today, she earns a total of approximately $2 million each year, which is because of her work with MSNBC and NBC. With the latter, she works as a Senior Business Analyst while also hosting MSNBC's "The 11th Hour."

In the past, Ruhle worked for Bloomberg TV as a news anchor and served as a roving editor for Bloomberg News. Part of why she's so popular is because she was among the three reporters from Bloomberg that first reported the London Whale story, identifying the trader behind JPMorgan Chase's financial trading loss in 2012.

JUAN WILLIAMS – $6 MILLION (THE FIVE)

Juan Williams is among the reporters that have been in the industry for quite some time. According to the contract he signed with Fox in 2010, he was to earn about $2 million for three years. But Williams has remained with the network more than a decade later, so you can be sure his contract now carries more weight.

As of 2020, he was reported to earn up to $6 million annually. Now that's progress! His career started as a newspaper writer for publications like The New York Times and The Washington Post, where he was paid about $5K per editorial.

KRISTEN WELKER – $100K (WEEKEND TODAY)

Kristen Welker got a big honor when she was assigned the job of moderating the 2020 Presidential Election Debates, which was a much-anticipated program before it happened. Because of that, she made headlines. She currently serves as a Washington-based White House correspondent in addition to co-anchoring the NBC show "Weekend Today."

Welker is reported to earn over $100K every year for her work. She has continued to climb up the ladder of success at NBC ever since she joined the network in 2005. Clearly, Welker's hard work has paid off, as she has up to $3 million to her name.

SUSAN PAGE – $250K (CAPITAL DOWNLOAD)

Susan Page showed a flare for the media right from a young age. She got active in journalism while in school and kept working at it until she became this well-known TV personality today. She has covered ten presidential races and six administrations at the White House in her unmatched career.

Page is among the best journalists in the world. She was the recipient of the American News Women's Club Excellence in Journalism Award in 2017. Now the Bureau Chief for USA Today newspaper in Washington DC and host of the news series "Capital Download," she earns about $250k per year.

CHRIS WALLACE – $7 MILLION (FOX NEWS SUNDAY)

The American broadcast journalist Chris Wallace is a true legacy left behind by the late "60 Minutes" journalist Mike Wallace. Following in his father's footsteps, Chris has worked his way up to multi-million dollar earnings as a seasoned journalist as well. Also reminiscent of his father, he is known for his wide-ranging and in-depth interviews.

After more than half a century in journalism, Chris has three Emmy Awards, a Paul White lifetime achievement award, a George Polk Award, and a Peabody Award, among others, to his credit. Unsurprisingly, the former Fox News icon makes up to $7 million every year and is worth $25 million today.

ALLISON LANGDON – $1.8 MILLION (TODAY)

The Australian reporter and TV presenter Allison Langdon has enjoyed more than two decades of a career in journalism. She works with the Australian TV network Nine Network as the co-host of "Today" alongside Karl Stefanovic. In 2021, the two of them got new contracts with a yearly payout of $1.8 million.

The wage bump came after the Nine Network grew more popular, and we believe the new pay is reflective of Langdon's skills and hard work. Before this gig, the reporter was a co-host on the weekend edition show "Weekend Today." She also worked as a presenter on their local version of "60 Minutes."

GREG GUTFELD — $7 MILLION (THE GREG GUTFELD SHOW)

A household name that can't be forgotten in American media is Greg Gutfeld. For several decades, he has been a TV personality and writer. After hosting "Red Eye w/Greg Gutfeld" for nearly a decade, he began hosting his most famous show, "The Greg Gutfeld Show," on Fox News.

In addition to Gutfeld's prolific work as a TV host, political commentator, and comedian, he also produced four New York Times bestselling books out of the nine he wrote. From Fox News alone, he makes a whopping $7 million annually. But his combined wealth of $13 million would have contributions from his work as a writer.

JOY REID – $1.5 MILLION (THE REIDOUT)

The national MSNBC correspondent Joy Reid has been tagged a heroine of the anti-Trump resistance by The New York Times. Her outspoken nature is evident in her work as a political commentator and TV host. The Brooklyn-born author started her career as a journalist in the late '90s and has worked her way up to the top.

In the past, she hosted her show titled "AM Joy," which ran for six seasons until 2020. She has always been passionate about tackling important issues in the country through the news. She earns about $1.5 million each year for her work with MSNBC, and she is also a seasoned author.

PAT SAJAK — $14 MILLION (WHEEL OF FORTUNE)

The "Wheel of Fortune" truly brings a lot of fortune, particularly to its host Pat Sajak. Gaining fame throughout the '80s and '90s for his work, the veteran game show host has won three Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Game Show Host. And he has been nominated 19 times throughout his four decades on the show.

Sajak doesn't work more than 48 days a year, yet he earns a whopping $14 million each year for hosting "Wheel of Fortune." In addition, he makes about $15 million more in licensing from Wheel slot machines using his name, voice, and likeness. That's around $30 million added yearly to his account.

KELLY RIPA — $22 MILLION (LIVE! WITH REGIS AND KELLY)

From actress to talk show host, Kelly Maria Ripa is living her life to the fullest while making a shit ton of money! She is remembered as an actress for her role as Hayley Vaughan on ABC's long-running soap opera "All My Children." Right after the series first ended, she became a co-host of the morning show "Live! With Regis and Kelly."

This show has been a huge success ever since its 2001 premiere, and Ripa now makes a jaw-dropping $22 million for her work on the show each year. She still works as an actress occasionally and showed up in an episode of "Riverdale" in 2019.

KATHIE LEE GIFFORD — $5 MILLION (TODAY)

Kathie Lee Gifford, the wife of former NFL player Frank Gifford, enjoyed a career as an actress, singer, and TV host. Despite her many talents, including writing, she is best known for her work with NBC as a talk show host. The TV icon spent several years with the network and was famous for hosting its "Today" show and "Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee."

Even though she was married to a wealthy star, she made her own fortune, earning as much as $5 million per year. Several times she was nominated for Emmy Awards for her work on TV, but she only won it in 2010.

MAURY POVICH – $13 MILLION (MAURY)

Maury Povich may be retired from his work as a TV personality, but it's impossible to forget him. He hosted the popular tabloid talk show self-titled "Maury" from 1991 to 2022, which is the final year it will air. The show that put him in the national spotlight during the '80s before his own show started was "A Current Affair."

Povich was actually once a sportscaster working with WTTG in the '60s. He had his share of career struggles for about two decades before things became stable. He was paid $13 million per year for hosting his show on NBC and is worth about $80 million today.

ALEX TREBEK – $18 MILLION (JEOPARDY!)

Alex Trebek was a star in the entertainment world. After the revival of the syndicated quiz show "Jeopardy!" in the '80s, he served as the host until he passed away in 2020. In the 37 seasons he hosted the game show, Trebek made a fortune off his $18 million annual salary. He was worth $75 million at the time of his death.

The Canadian-born star also hosted many other game shows throughout his career, including "Double Dare," "The Wizard of Odds," and "To Tell the Truth." In addition, Trebek made some iconic appearances in many TV series and films too.

MICHAEL STRAHAN — $17 MILLION (LIVE! WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL)

Former professional NFL player Michael Anthony Strahan enjoyed his time as a defensive end for the New York Giants. That was the only team he played for throughout his playing career, which lasted for about 15 years. He earned his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2014.

After his playing career ended in 2007, he became a sports analyst working on Fox NFL Sunday. He later switched from sports to regular entertainment TV hosting and was a co-host of "Good Morning America" and "Live! with Kelly and Michael" on ABC. From a combination of endorsements and his hosting duties, he earns $17 million each year.

ANDERSON COOPER – $12 MILLION (ANDERSON COOPER 360⁰)

The "Anderson Cooper 360⁰" primary anchor Anderson Cooper needs no introduction. Anyone watching CNN must have seen the veteran broadcast journalist and political commentator. Apart from his work with CNN, he also works as a correspondent for CBS News on their show "60 Minutes." He has previously worked with Channel One News and ABC News as well.

The openly gay award-winning journalist has many achievements under his belt. He also has a lot of money to go with it. His work with CNN makes him $12 million every year, a massive upgrade from the $2 million he started with. And we're sure CBS also rewards him handsomely.

AMY ROBACH — $1 MILLION (20/20)

Being a TV host for ABC News made the American reporter Amy Robach famous. Alongside David Muir, she is presently the "20/20" co-anchor and breaking news anchor for "Good Morning America." Before joining ABC, she was an NBC News national correspondent and also worked with MSNBC as an anchor.

She is no doubt experienced in her field, which is why she is also well paid for her work. Her take-home pay every year is about $1 million. Although she earns well, her net worth of $10 million is primarily because of her husband, Andrew Shue, a former actor and internet entrepreneur.

GINGER ZEE – $500K (GOOD MORNING AMERICA)

Who doesn't know the weather presenter Ginger Renee Colonomos, popularly known as Ginger Zee? She gained fame as the ABC News chief meteorologist, although she has worked with many media outlets. Some of them include WYIN-TV, WMAQ, and WOOD-TV.

Her rise to national recognition started with her appearance on "Good Morning America Weekend," and she occasionally shows up on some of ABC's other programs like "ABC World News Tonight" and "Nightline." For her work with the network, she earns about $500K per year. And it seems weather reporting isn't her only interest. In 2016, she contested and came in third place on "Dancing with the Stars."

ROBIN ROBERTS – $18 MILLION (GOOD MORNING AMERICA)

A powerful woman and role model, the iconic "Good Morning America" host Robin Roberts is at the top of her field. Not to mention that she's already bagged a second season renewal for her show "Turning The Tables" on Disney+. She initially rose to fame as a sports reporter for 25 years before landing this job with ABC.

With her wealth of experience, Roberts has worked her way to becoming the highest-paid GMA host today. She earns a whopping $18 million per year. Her contract with the network started at $14 million per year, but the new pay began in 2016.