ROBIN ROBERTS – NEWSCASTER, ESTIMATED $45 MILLION

Robin Roberts is a versatile and experienced sportscaster. She was born and raised in Mississippi and went on to study at Southeastern Louisiana University, where she worked as an anchor for local T.V. networks and radio stations before moving onto ESPN as a sportscaster for 15 years. However, she left ESPN and became a co-anchor on Good Morning America in 2005.

Since joining ABC’s show GMA, she has emerged as the most successful show host. Along with the humongous net worth of $45 million, she is also the highest-paid GMA host. This talented journalist brings in big bucks from her journalism work and through writing books.

DAVID MUIR – JOURNALIST AND ANCHOR, ESTIMATED $8 MILLION

David Muir is an American Journalist and anchor, born on 8 November 1973 in Syracuse, New York. Having completed his higher education at Ithaca College, David started his career with WTVH-TV. His reports from Jerusalem, Israel, and Tel Aviv on Israel’s prime minister’s assassination garnered him a lot of appreciation. The Associated Press rewarded him with “Best Enterprise Reporting” and “Best Television Interview.”

Muir is best known for his work as a journalist and lead anchor for ABC News. In April 2015, his evening newscast named World News Tonight with David Muir became the countries most-watched newscast. This talented journalist has an estimated net worth of $8 million.

 Michael Strahan- Journalist and Former Football Player, Estimated $65 Million

Michael Strahan is a retired football player, television personality, and journalist who played a defensive end with the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL) for his entire 15-year career. Moreover, Michael became a media figure after retiring from the NFL, and in 2014 he was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Strahan co-hosts ABC’s Good Morning America and is also a football analyst on Fox NFL Sunday. From the online reports, it can be seen that Michael has worth approximately $65 million, which he earns from his hosting duties and endorsements. Besides, he earned around $60 million in total while playing for the NFL.

Anderson Cooper- Political Commentator, Estimated $200 Million

Anderon Cooper is one of the prominent broadcast journalists and political commentators. He is the current anchor of the show Anderson Cooper 360°which is broadcast on the CNN News channel. Additionally, Anderson represents a correspondent on CBS News for 60 Minutes and makes an annual salary of $12 million.

Furthermore, Cooper has achieved many awards, including Emmy Award, GLAAD Media Award, and National Headliner Award, for his work as a journalist for covering various events and issues. Apart from his professional career, Cooper has also invested in multiple properties and has a net worth of $200 million, which Cooper alone made from his work.

Jay Leno- Comedian, Writer, and Television Host, Estimated $400 Million

Jay Leno has a net worth of $450 million and is a stand-up comedian, actor, writer, journalist, and former late-night television host. Moreover, he became the Tonight Show host with Jay Leno on NBC from 1992 to 2009 after spending years in stand-up comedy. Apart from this, Jay received $320 million in salary before taxes while hosting The Tonight Show.

Furthermore, Jay is the proud owner of a highly priceless car collection, his collection of 300+ vehicles is worth at least $100 million. Leno loves to perform stand-up comedy many times a year in addition to his talk show career and garage full of luxury cars.

Laura Ingraham – Journalist, $70 Million

She is a radio host, political analyst, a best-selling author, and above all, a phenomenal woman! Laura Ingraham is undoubtedly one of the media superwomen in showbiz with a career spanning across three decades and still going. The former attorney started out with in-office duties before falling for the screen and she’s never looked back.

Since the 1980s, her star has been shining bright and currently, her foot is still hard on the gas! Besides being active on the political scene, she is still one admired personality and keeps fans and followers engaged with her podcasts. Amazing, right?

DON LEMON – JOURNALIST AND ANCHOR, ESTIMATED $12 MILLION

The prominent CNN anchor Don Lemon has been in the journalism business for over 20 years. Currently working on the self-titled show Don Lemon Tonight on CNN. He has been a part of numerous news channels such as NBC and MSNBC and has appeared on shows like Today, NBC Nightly News, and Weekend Today.

He has worked with some of the most renowned news channels. And his decade of hard work has definitely not gone unrecognized. Don has had his fair share of rewards, including an Emmy Award and Edward R. Murray Award. It should come as no surprise that he has accumulated a net worth of approximately $12 Million.

MEGYN KELLY – JOURNALIST AND HOST, ESTIMATED $55 MILLION

As a T.V. host, anchor, and journalist, Megyn Kelly has been on many different platforms to deliver important information. From her time on ABC affiliate WJLA-TV as an assignment reporter from applying for a job in Fox News and effortlessly getting it, she has proved that everything is possible with dedication and passion.

Presently, she hosts her talk show titled The Megyn Kelly Show; she has also worked for Fox News and NBC News. She was even listed in the TIME list of the 100 most influential people. Reportedly, Megyn is one of the highest-paid T.V. personalities and presently has a net worth of approximately $55 million.

WOLF BLITZER – JOURNALIST AND ANCHOR, ESTIMATED $20 MILLION

When we talk about news reporting and journalism, a name that comes to everyone’s mind is Wolf Blitzer. Alongside being a journalist, he is a T.V. anchor and has also appeared in films and documentaries. Wolf has been with CNN serving as its lead political anchor since 1990. Covering major stories from the 1st Gulf War to the Oklahoma City Bombing of 1995, he has been a vital part of CNN.

His major programs include The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Late Edition with Wolf Blitzer, which attracted millions of viewers. With his long-term dedication to the news network, he has accumulated a net worth of $20 million.

JOHN KING – JOURNALIST AND ANCHOR, $7 MILLION

When you think of journalism, John King is one of those names that might come to mind. He was once the chief political correspondent for Associated Press and has held positions as a senior White House correspondent at CNN since 1997! In 2005 he was promoted to CNN’s chief national correspondent, a position he still carries with utmost pride and provides viewers with journalistic excellence 24/7.

John also served as an anchor from 2014 to 2021 for CNN’s political show Inside Politics. As an evergreen television personality who has quite a few honors in his hand, John is currently calculated to have a net worth of $7 million.

DAN RATHER- AMERICAN JOURNALIST, ESTIMATED $70 MILLION

Dan Rather is the most respected journalist in America. He is known for working with several prominent news organizations like CBS News. Dan has covered significant events, including civil rights marches and space program landing on the moon. During the Watergate scandal and President’s resignations, his reporting made him the absolute best at what he does.

Rather has currently said to have gauged a net worth of $70 million. He started climbing the ladders of success in the mid-1980s when he worked as an anchor and managing editor for CBS. The talented anchor has many awards under his bag, from Peabody to Emmy Awards.

BILL O’REILLY – JOURNALIST AND HOST, ESTIMATED $90 MILLION

Bill O’Reilly is an American anchor and author who has had unparalleled success both in the media industry and television. He worked for several years with Fox News hosting The O’Reilly Factor from 1996-2017, making it one of America’s longest-running news shows. For 16 years, it remained the highest-rated cable news show.

Bill is one of the most successful media personalities in America. His estimated net worth of $90 million and an annual income of $23 million are proof enough for that success, but it’s not all he has achieved so far! He also successfully published numerous books, including the bestseller Killing Lincoln and A Bold Fresh Piece of Humanity.

CHRIS CUOMO – TELEVISION JOURNALIST, ESTIMATED $12 MILLION

The American television journalist Chris Cuomo has a net worth of $12 million. Although it was a gradual process for him to reach the peak of his career, he gave it his all. He started by making minor appearances on CNBC, CNN, and MSNBC; after a while, he worked for Fox News as a political policy analyst.

Then he finally worked as an anchor on ABC’s shows like 20/20 and Good Morning America. His most significant career breakthrough was when he got an opportunity to join CNN in 2013 and bagged his first prime time show Cuomo Prime Time. He has been honored with Polk and Peabody Awards.

LESTER HOLT – JOURNALIST AND NEWS ANCHOR, ESTIMATED $35 MILLION

Lester Holt has been a journalist for decades now. Presently, he works with NBC News as a host for the network’s top-rated evening news programs NBC Nightly News and Dateline NBC. The Americans adore him and trust his words a lot which was proved through the 2018 poll, which ranked Lester as the most trusted news anchor.
He became a household name after joining MSNBC in 2000, but his career achievements don’t stop there. He’s also made small appearances in films like The Fugitive and US Marshall’s. Today, Holt boasts an impressive net worth of $35 million, with all that money coming from television/film roles.

T.J. HOLMES – JOURNALIST AND TV PERSONALITY, ESTIMATED $3 MILLION

T.J.Holmes is a renowned journalist who currently works as an anchor for ABC News’s Good Morning America weekend editions; he has been reporting on essential stories since 2014 with the same network. Holmes previously hosted World News Now & America This Morning before leaving to join GMA Weekend Edition.

In 2011, he was also listed in The Root 100 as the Most Influential Black Americans. T.J.’s coverage of major news events such as Olympics games, Presidential elections, and more have made him one of the most sought-after anchors in Today’s market with an estimated net worth of $3 million and an annual salary of $1 million.

Aaron Judge – Baseball Outfielder, Estimated $60 MILLION

Aaron Judge is a professional baseball player who currently plays as an outfielder for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball (MLB). He has a net worth of $60 million with an annual salary of $10 million. His income does not just come from being one of the top baseball players but also from a list of endorsements.

He has played seven seasons in MLB and gained popularity along with monetary benefits. He’s known for breaking Roger Marris’ American League single-season home run record. Judge likes to spend his million dollars on luxury cars, owning one sports car for a whopping $2.1 million.

Mike Trout – Baseball Center Fielder, Estimated $140 Million

Mike Trout is a highly-paid baseball fielder with the fourth-largest contract. His mega contract ties him to the team till he’s 38 in 2030. His staggering $140 million net worth results from his dedication to the game. We may think his net worth is only from the games; however, he also has signed multiple deals.

Some of his massive endorsements are for Nike, BodyArmor, Topps, SuperDrink, and J&J Snack Foods. These add up to $10 million, adding to his worth and bank balance as the easiest bucks when factoring in his fame. He’ll have a constant million-dollar income as he plays for the Angels until 2030.