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The Highest-Paid TV hosts From Don Lemon To Kelly Ripa, You Never Would Have Expected It!

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Ami Ciccone

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November 24, 2020

Deborah Norville - CBS, Inside Edition - $18 Million

Deborah Norville has been blessing her TV screens for more than two decades and is best known for her unbiased and brief news analysis. To this day, Deborah serves as the main editor of the Inside Edition, which is undoubtedly one of the longest-running and famous entertainment news shows. We are pretty sure that she must be having millions in her savings account.

However, not many people know about her businesswoman side as she is also a senior member of the board of directors of American cooperation. Apart from that, Deborah is a best-selling author of Thank You Power. Deborah is truly an inspiration for many!

Megyn Kelly - NBC, Meghan Kelly Today - $45 Million

Everyone knows Megyn Kelly, who is best known for her Fox News career for almost more than a decade and her brief stint at NBC. Besides, it did not take her long raking it in, and during her initial years in the Fox network as a news correspondent, she earned a couple of hundred thousand dollars in salary.

But everything changed when Megyn landed her show and became an anchor; her annual salary surged to a whopping $8 million, making her one of the highest-paid female television hosts. Currently, the talented news presenter has an estimated $45 million net worth.

Lauren Sánchez – Fox, Showbiz Tonight - $30 Million

The incredibly talented Lauren Sánchez is undoubtedly an example for many of us out there. Thanks to her hard work and her passion, she rose to prominence in the media industry within no time. Interestingly, she has also made cameos in several films, including Fight Club and Cellular.

She succeeded in everything she did; it is evident that huge paychecks were flowing into her bank account. Not only that, but the gorgeous TV host has an estimated fortune of $30 million. You might not know that Lauren also has credits as a producer and has even worked on a few documentaries!

Kimberly Guilfoyle - $20 Million

Over the years, Kimberly Guilfoyle has enjoyed quite a successful career and has a worker in multiple news channels, including CNN, Fox, and ABC. Consequently, Kimberly is well-paid for her time. Her first big hosting job was at the Fox news network, where she co-hosted Outnumbered and The Five.* And reportedly, she earned nearly $8 million in annual salary.

But unlike most of us, the brilliant TV host did not rely on one stream of income. In fact, Kimberly is a published author and has also even appeared in a 2004 movie called Happily Ever After. So, her massive $20 million net worth should not come as a surprise.

Martha Stewart - $628 Million

Who does not know the exceptional Martha Stewart? For those who don’t, you might remember her from her famous talk show Martha and Martha Stewart Living. Besides, after Martha launched her media company, she became one of the first self-made female billionaires in the United States. And with an estimated fortune of $628 million, she is among the richest women in the country as well.

We are sure that her fans might be surprised to know that she previously worked as a stockbroker and a model before entering the media industry. Besides, Martha launched her first cookbook in the 90s, which also garnered her quite a success.

Mel B - $50 Million

Mel B is undoubtedly among the best-known female stars globally, and we can safely say that she has done it all. Starting her career in one of the best-selling girl bands Spice Girls, she earned quite a lot of money. But when the band separated, she ventured into the media industry and appeared on the famous television reality show Dancing with the Stars.

However, that was just the beginning as she also received the judge spot on America’s Got Talent. Additionally, Mel B also appeared on several Australian shows, including the ever-popular X Factor. So, her massive $50 million fortune should continue to grow in the future!

Oprah Winfrey - $2.3 Billion

Being one of the most loved television anchors, Oprah Winfrey enjoys an accomplished career. Her famous show The Oprah Winfrey Show aired for more than two decades and is still among the highest-rated daytime talk shows. Interestingly, she has already crossed the billion-dollar line, and you will be shocked to find out that with $2.3 billion of fortune, Oprah is one of the richest women of the century!

Besides that, Oprah earns big bucks from her media publication O, The Oprah Magazine and she recently made a deal with the Apple streaming service. We are sure it will add a lot of value to her fortune!

María Elena Salinas - Univision, Noticiero Univision - $10 Million

María Elena Salinas might be the most noteworthy Hispanic interviewer in recent history. Her work in the field of television still holds excellent acclaim for its upliftment of the Latin American community when there was no propensity in that regard.

She's retired now, but her program Noticiero Univision allowed Salinas to interview some of the most famous people in the world! The show led to María being a raging success, who at last count, was worth nearly ten million dollars before she decided to hang up her broadcasting cloak for good!

Amy Robach - ABC, ABC News - $10 Million

In the world of television journalism, it's hard to find a story as inspiring as that of 'ABC News' and '20/20' host Amy Robach. She's faced tremendous adversity and yet has come out on top every time!

Amy's career has been on a roll for more than fifteen years, and in that time, she's managed to rack up an impressive ten million dollars in net worth, despite setbacks like breast cancer, which she beat wholeheartedly. Robach is a firm favorite amongst viewers, and her incredible strength and tenacity show us why!

Kimberly Hunt - KGTV, 10News - $800,000

Wherever there is action, there is American journalist Kimberly Hunt. Her exploits as a reporter who tracks a great variety of stories are common knowledge amongst her fans and peers, and this attitude led to her racking up nearly a million dollars in net worth so far!

From following bold tales about miscreants in society's underbelly to bringing us the news from several red carpet events, Kimberly has never once let anyone down when it comes to giving us hard-hitting information or glamorous gossip. This remarkable duality is what makes her so unique in the broadcasting world!

Christiane Amanpour - PBS, Amanpour and Company - $16 Million

When it comes to broadcasting journalists with spectacular careers, few can hold a candle to Christiane Amanpour and her nearly thirty-year long career. In that time, she's been part of several shows across multiple channels and carted across the globe because of her skills and talent.

Amanpour's expertise and adaptability have made her a valuable resource to anyone who employs her. That has led the acclaimed Christiane to be able to amass nearly twenty million dollars in net worth! It just goes to show you that if you've got the chops, people will pay you what you're worth!

Bianna Golodryga - CNN, CNN Global Affairs - $3 Million

Bianna Golodryga is the total package when it comes to broadcast journalism. She's got the looks, and the brainpower, making her a formidable person to deal with on all levels.

It goes without saying that you have to have your wits about you when dealing with things like global affairs, and Bianna seems to do so effortlessly. We reckon that these are the reasons the renowned reporter is now worth an incredible three million dollars! Given her rising professional success, we have no doubt that Bianna will soon have doubled that figure in no time!

Lesley Stahl – CBS, 60 Minutes - $40 Million

Lesley Stahl’s career has spanned 50 years, and she has covered many high-profile news stories; so, it is no surprise to learn she has a net worth of $40 million! The American journalist has been a reporter on the CBS network’s 60 Minutes for nearly 30 years but started as a television producer.

The investigative reporter’s career was kickstarted by her coverage of the Watergate scandal back in 1972, and she didn’t look back. Fast forward 50 years and the Emmy award-winning journalist is still speaking to presidents; Lesley’s most famous interview in 2020 was a media hit because the person she was interviewing, Donald Trump, walked out!

Norah O’Donnell – CBS, CBS Evening News - $18 Million

It pays to be ‘one of Washington’s 100 most powerful women’! Norah O’Donnell, the American anchor of CBS Evening News, is also a correspondent for the network’s popular show, 60 Minutes and has had a long career in news and political reporting. Her hard work has earned her a net worth of $18 million.

Norah is also the author of a baby cookbook, and we wonder how she finds the time! It must help that her husband, Geoff Tracy, owns a restaurant, so we are sure that the family lives well and enjoys a luxury lifestyle!

Mélissa Theuriau – M6, Zone Interdite - $18 Million

French journalist and news anchor Mélissa Theuriau is well known for her work and, surprisingly, for her fans. Mélissa’s followers upload video compilations of her, and the clips get millions of hits! The journalist works for the French network M6 and is the former anchor and co-editor in chief of the show Zone Interdite; her fans must be interested in socio-politico issues!

The news anchor has a net worth of $18 million, so we are sure the home she shares in Provence with her husband, French-Moroccan comedian Jamel Debbouze, and their two children is beautiful and luxurious!

Brooke Baldwin – CNN, CNN Newsroom with Brooke Baldwin - $10 Million

CNN viewers will know Brooke Baldwin from her show, CNN Newsroom with Brooke Baldwin, which she has been presenting since 2008. The journalist earns $4 million a year from her employment at the network, and her net worth is $10 million; joining them turned out to be a great career opportunity for Brooke!

The Emmy-nominated journalist has made documentaries about some of the most significant news stories during her career. Brooke also hosts live events for companies and has even given a talk about her trek up Mount Kilimanjaro; we're sure the celebrity is in demand, which will have helped increase her wealth!

Elizabeth Vargas – A&E Networks, Lead Investigative Reporter - $6 Million

Elizabeth Vargas spent 22 years of her career at the ABC news network and worked her way up to become co-anchor of the show 20/20 and the primary host of ABC News specials. Vargas has a net worth of $6 million and, these days works at A&E Networks as their lead investigative reporter.

Her life has been an interesting one, and Elizabeth has even written her memoirs, hoping to encourage those in similar situations. We think she must have done a great job as the book immediately appeared on the New York Times bestseller list!

Nancy Grace – HLN, Nancy Grace - $25 Million

Prosecutor-turned-journalist Nancy Grace has a net worth of $25 million and has made her money from various endeavors. Best known for her HLN show, Nancy Grace, the celebrity has also written non-fiction books and novels and has a podcast. She has also been a contestant on Dancing with the Stars and appeared as herself in the NBC drama Law and Order: Special Victims Unit to rave reviews!

Grace is often in the headlines and has even found herself caricatured on the comedy show Saturday Night Live. The former journalist maintains that she inspired the talk show host character in the best-selling novel and film Gone Girl! What do you think?

Paula Zahn – Investigation Discovery, On the Case with Paula Zahn - $18 Million

Paula Zahn has had a high-profile career working as an anchor for several major American news channels ABC, CBS, Fox, and even CNN. That's quite a list! These days she produces and hosts Investigation Discovery's On the Case with Paula Zahn, a true-crime documentary series investigating cold cases.

Zahn's broadcasting career, which has lasted over 40 years, has led to her net worth of $18 million; yet she still finds the time to play the cello. The clearly multi-talented lady even once played at Carnegie Hall with the New York Pops Orchestra!

Carol Marin – WWTW, Chicago Tonight – Undisclosed

Little is known about Carol Marin's personal life. This, of course, means that there isn't much information about her net worth or earnings. Although, given her long years in the industry, it would be safe to assume that she isn't doing badly with her finances.

Formerly an English teacher and debate coach, Marin made her debut as a journalist in 1972. Viewers were disappointed when she announced her retirement from active journalism, though. The question everyone seems to be asking is, what would she do with all of that wealth accumulated over the years?

Natalie Morales – NBC, Today Show – $16 million

Natalie Morales is definitely one of the busiest women in broadcasting. She balances her numerous roles expertly, working as the anchor of the Today Show and Nightly News while also routinely hosting beauty pageants, notably Miss Universe 2010 & 2011.

One other thing – Morales is easily recognized as one of the most powerful women broadcasters of Latin descent with an estimated worth of $16 million. She is reported to take home a cool $6 million per annum. So, it wouldn't be out of place to state that she is living her best life as testified by her luxurious, deluxe mansion.

 

Jane Hanson – NBC, New York Live – $2 million

Few broadcasters can boast of winning an Emmy more than half a dozen times – but Jane Hanson is one of them. Hanson climbed up the ranks in journalism, starting as an anchor and correspondent for WNBC New York in 1979. Her tenacity and grit eventually paid off when she became the station's primary anchor, getting to host her own eponymous show, Jane's New York.

There isn't a lot of information concerning Jane Hanson's exact net worth. However, from speculations regarding her long years of actively bagging huge sums, her earnings are placed at a modest $2 million.

Courtney Friel – KTLA TV, Evening News – $12 million

Courtney Friel is the new kid that has taken center stage. At a relatively young age, she has worked with a number of high profile media organizations. This has not only boosted her portfolio but also made sure she sustains a luxurious lifestyle. Friel is estimated to be worth an impressive $12 million, making her one of the few female anchors to exceed the $10 million benchmark.

Besides her work in journalism, Friel has also authored a memoir chronicling her experiences as a journalist. The memoir will soon be made into a movie, meaning that she will be laughing to the bank in no distant time.

Nancy O'Dell – Syndicated, Entertainment Tonight – $16 million

Nancy O'Dell's $16 million places her as one of the richest television hosts in The United States. Although she started out as a beauty queen, Nancy amassed her wealth from being the lead anchor for the Access Hollywood Show. She, however, moved to Entertainment Tonight in 2011, where she currently continues to rake in dollars.

O'Dell apparently makes quite some cash from her work in movies too. She has starred in series such as Charmed, and Scream 2, 3 & 4 (where she portrayed herself.) No doubt, these multiple money-minting ventures all contribute to her stupendous wealth.

Erin Andrews – ABC, Dancing with the Stars – $30 Million

Besides being a peerless beauty, Erin Andrews is also well-known for her versatility in hosting shows, and her diverse portfolio shows it! She has become both presenter and reporter in numerous TV productions for years and years, including the famous NFL Super Bowl and ESPN’s College GameDay.

Yet among all those programs, her contribution to Dancing with the Stars was what made Erin truly rich. After several seasons with the show, this actress’s net worth skyrocketed significantly, making her joining the millionaires club with a tidy $30 mil. With that kind of money, she definitely can retire in peace!

Charissa Thompson – Fox, Fox NFL Kickoff - $3 Million

Charissa Thompson might come from a law background when first plunging into the Television world, but it didn’t make her lose confidence! On the contrary, she proved her journalism abilities by starting as a reporter of various college football games before attaining the position as a sportscaster in Fox Sports. From zero to hero indeed!

Currently, Charissa’s net worth is about $3 million, but it probably will change in the future. This prominent host has just listed the huge Malibu house for $3 million, and if anyone decides to buy it, her net worth will double instantly!

Ginger Zee – ABC, Good Morning America - $3 Million

How to become a millionaire by reciting the weather news? Ask Ginger Zee – she is among the rare people who are able to do it! As a meteorologist for Good Morning America for almost a decade, the presenter has accumulated $3 million in her bank account, thanks to the huge paycheck and endorsements from external sources.

Apart from her success, what’s no less noteworthy from Ginger is her behavior. Instead of becoming overbearing, she tends to stay humble and kind to everybody. Once, she even gifted a 7-days trip Disneyland package to a random stranger!

Robin Meade – HLN, Morning Express with Robin Meade – $8 Million

As a prominent host of HLN’s Morning Express, it is evident that Robin Meade earns quite a lot of money. With more than $3 million annual salaries, she has already saved $8 million in the bank, and her net worth will definitely increase in the future.

Achieving such success isn’t that easy – Robin had to undergo various struggles in her career, including fighting her stage fright. In her early days, she almost always got anxious right before hosting a show, which distracted her from concentrating quite a lot. Fortunately, the presenter was finally able to overcome the problem after numerous attempts, and her career has been triumphant ever since!

Tamron Hall – Investigation Discovery, Deadline: Crime - $5 Million

Tamron Hall is an expert when reciting investigation-style news, and we all know it! Her performance in hosting Deadline: Crime is indeed convincing, and thanks to her, the show becomes super fun to watch. Believe it or not - despite the tough competition, the program is able to stay on-air until today and has even achieved several award nominations!

Naturally, Tamron’s success also affects her net-worth a lot. In fact, her salary has significantly increased since her early television appearances, and at the moment, this talented host lives lavishly with approximately $5 million in her bank account.

Melissa Francis – Fox Business, After the Bell - $8 Million

Melissa Francis started her career as a child-artist before changing the role to an anchor. Despite being doubted at first, she can prove that talent by hosting different TV programs, including After the Bell from Fox Business. No wonder the artist is rich with more than $8 million in her possession.

Apart from Melissa’s proficiency on stage, it turns out that she is also an excellent writer! Her first work, entitled Diary of a Stage Mother’s Daughter obtained recognition from the experts and a decent rating. Seeing the market’s response, we believe that if she ever pens a second book, it will absolutely be yet another best-seller!

 

Gayle King - CBS, CBS This Morning - $40 Million

Although you might know television host Gayle King as "Oprah's friend," you can be sure that this on-screen personality is a force to be reckoned with in her own right, having proved herself many times.

Gayle is a successful author, journalist, and editor as well, who's worth an astounding forty million dollars. She's been part of CBS with her show This Morning and one of the reasons behind the success of Oprah's magazine O and the esteemed journalist has even interviewed famous people like Michelle Obama! This lady is definitely not someone to be underestimated!

Robin Roberts - ABC, Good Morning America - $35 Million

When journalist Robin Robert's stepped out of varsity with her degree in communication, she had no idea how big of a sensation she would eventually be in the world of broadcasting and news.

We're betting that she's glad, as her work on the show Good Morning America has shot her to stardom and a net worth of just over thirty-five million dollars! All this success hasn't gone to her head, though. Robin helps as a mentor for Disney's Dream Big Princess campaign, which shows us that this lady is a fantastic person despite her tremendous wealth!

Gretha van Susteren - VOA, Plugged in with Gretha - $35 Million

Few people have been in the world for as long as Gretha van Susteren has, and her forty-year career is legendary amongst her fans and peers. She's worked at almost all of the bigwig television news channels like CNN and Fox building up a sterling reputation along the way.

This has all led to her being worth an astonishing thirty-five million dollars today, and it's easy to understand how this magnificent journalist and law graduate made her way to the top! Quite unsurprisingly, she was considered one of the most powerful women in the world according to Forbe's in 2015!

Meredith Vieira - CBS, The Today Show - $40 Million

Television host Meredith Vieira has been glamming up our television screens for more than forty years. In that time, she's managed to build a career that's worth a truly mind-boggling forty million dollars!

Viera's been on shows like The View, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, and it's fair to say that Meredith is loved by many for her passion, work-ethic and journalistic integrity. She's also never been scared of seeking justice as she showed the world after exposing misconduct on a program that she was part of. Truly a powerhouse if there ever was one!

Jane Pauley - CBS, CBS Sunday Morning - $40 Million

Anyone with a journalistic passion would understand what it takes to have a career that spans more than forty-five years and forty million dollars in the bank like CBS Sunday Morning host Jane Pauley has.

Jane might be super-wealthy, but that has never stopped her from relating to her fans, and she's been known to give out advice regarding things like depression and how to handle it. It's good to know that someone like her still has the time to help her fans in such ways. After all, where would she be without them?

Diane Sawyer - ABC, ABC World News - $80 Million

Journalist Diane Sawyer has come a long way since her days as part of the White House staff during the early '70s. Now, more than fifty years later, she is one of the most prevalent faces in the world of broadcast news.

Diane has done plenty of shows as an interviewer and has even been on the receiving end of questions. However, we reckon this expert knows how to handle herself no matter which side she is on. After all, you wouldn't be worth more than eighty-million dollars if you didn't know your stuff!

Maria Shriver -NBC, NBC News & NBC Today - $200 Million

Former First Lady of California Maria Shriver is known for having being married to actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, but that shouldn't take away from the glorious career that she's built for herself over the years.

Maria's work in journalism has been so noteworthy that she's received an Emmy for it, and she's earned a staggering two hundred million dollars in net worth so far! It's clear that she knows what she's doing, and we're confident that Maria is going to be bringing us cutting-edge news and amping up her income for a long time to come!

Barbara Walters - ABC, ABC Evening News - $170 Million

Barbara Walters retired from the arena of television broadcasting and journalism a few years ago, but that doesn't mean that the world has forgotten about her.

Walters made a name for herself on several shows, including The View, 20/20, and, of course, as co-host of the Today Show in the seventies. She was the first woman ever to occupy the position. If you look at all this, it's no wonder Barbara is worth a colossal one hundred and seventy million dollars! What we would give to live out our days with that kind of money!

Chelsea Handler - Netflix, Chelsea - $35 Million

Although television personality and comedian Chelsea Handler recently departed from her Netflix show, Chelsea, it does not mean that she is sitting back and relaxing.

The charismatic presenter is currently busy working on a new series for the same network. As far as we know, this one will tackle societal issues now prevalent in our society," and we know that Chelsea is the right person for the job. Her slick style and wit are some of the reasons we love seeing her in action, and it's no wonder that this edgy small screen star is worth over thirty-five million dollars!

Cokie Roberts - ABC, ABC News - Estimated $1 Million

Journalist Cokie Roberts lost her battle against cancer in 2019. However, even though she's no longer with us, the world still considers her to be one of the greatest women to ever work in broadcasting. In fact, she made the official lists in that regard.

During her time, Roberts managed to earn a hefty one million dollars in net worth. Still, we're sure that the many people she helped and inspired along the way are of much more value than can ever be counted. For example, her daughter, Rebecca, who now follows in her mom's journalistic footsteps, and we're confident that Cokie would be incredibly proud of her child!

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