Susanna Reid - ITV, Good Morning Britain, £1.1 million

Commanding a staggering £1.1 million annually, Susanna Reid presents "Good Morning Britain" from ITV's studios three mornings weekly. The veteran English television presenter and journalist previously co-presented BBC Breakfast until 2014, before making a significant move to ITV as the lead anchor of their new flagship breakfast programme.

Famous for her sharp political interviews and composed demeanour, she became a household name after appearing as runner-up on Strictly Come Dancing in 2013. Interestingly, she initially trained in politics and philosophy at the University of Bristol before moving into journalism at Cardiff. Susanna snagged the Network Presenter of the Year award at the Royal Television Society Television Journalism Awards in 2024.

James Corden - CBS, The Late Late Show with James Corden, £3.75 Million

Rising from the BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey to a global late-night host, James Corden took over "The Late Late Show with James Corden" in March 2015 and made the "Carpool Karaoke" segment a hit. By 2019, his CBS salary was around £3.75 million per year, with commentary suggesting his total earnings reached around £6.75 million.

That salary reflects the global reach of his show, viral segments, and production credits. James announced his exit from the show in 2022, with the final episode airing the following year. Since 2024, he has hosted the podcast series "This Life of Mine with James Corden" on SiriusXM.

Holly Willoughby - ITV, This Morning, £730K

Taking on a lead-presenter role at ITV's daytime show "This Morning" until 2023, Holly Willoughby earned an estimated salary of £730K per year for her role. Her job involved anchoring live morning broadcasts, handling celebrity interviews, breaking news segments, and encouraging audience interaction.

With over a decade in that position and presenting other major series such as "Dancing on Ice," she was one of ITV's most valuable faces. In 2025, she fronted Netflix's "Celebrity Bear Hunt." Beyond presenting, she's pulled in millions from brand ambassadorships with Marks & Spencer and Garnier, proving her golden touch extends far beyond the studio.

Piers Morgan - Cross-Platform, Piers Morgan Uncensored, Undisclosed

Iconic for his audacious interviews and headline-grabbing commentary, Piers Morgan cut his teeth as editor of News of the World and the Daily Mirror before moving into television punditry. A dedicated salary band for his work is not publicly disclosed; however, earlier contracts with TalkTV were reported to be in the multimillion-pound range.

In 2024, he struck a new deal, acquiring full ownership of his brand "Uncensored," signalling a pivot to independent digital platforms. His career highlights include hosting the flagship morning show Good Morning Britain and his role on CNN with "Piers Morgan Live," contributing to his estimated £15 million fortune.

Ben Shephard - ITV, This Morning, £550K

Juggling multiple presenting gigs that reportedly bring in around £550K annually, Ben Shephard has climbed from a £20K-per-year teleprompter operator to one of ITV's most versatile faces. The English television presenter and journalist co-presents "This Morning" alongside Cat Deeley from 2024. In addition, he has been hosting the daytime quiz show "Tipping Point" since 2012

Ben previously signed a Sky Sports contract in 2010 worth £495K a year to present "Goals on Sunday." He remains famous for his warm interview style and charity work, having completed multiple marathons whilst raising substantial funds for causes including Cystic Fibrosis Trust and Haven House Children's Hospice.

Laura Kuenssberg - BBC, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, £400K

Breaking Westminster's glass ceiling comes with a hefty price tag, as Laura Kuenssberg's career has taught us. Earning approximately £400K for 2024-2025 marks a 21 per cent jump year-on-year. The British journalist has hosted Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg since September 2022.

In her senior broadcasting role, she conducts high-profile interviews, handles major political stories, and anchors flagship weekend programming, reflecting her experience since becoming the first woman to hold the BBC's Political Editor post in 2015. The Glasgow-raised presenter previously worked as ITV News' first Business Editor and spent three years as chief correspondent on Newsnight.

Huw Edwards - BBC, News at Six, £480K

After decades of anchoring major events for the BBC, including state funerals and royal weddings, Huw Edwards earned a salary of approximately £480K in the 12 months up to April 2024. While most presenters have a long list of former employers, Huw has worked with the BBC for four decades.

His pay represented a rise of approximately £40K from the previous year's salary band. While he held the role of lead presenter on "BBC News at Ten," his tenure ended in April 2024 after he resigned, citing medical advice. It ended a career that included high-profile duties such as the Coronation of Charles III and Camilla.

Zoe Ball - BBC Radio 2, The Radio 2 Breakfast Show, £520K

Known for her sunrise energy and signature laughter, Zoe Ball took over the Radio 2 Breakfast slot in January 2019, becoming the first woman to host that key role. Her salary for the 2024/25 financial year stands at £520K, making her the second-highest-paid on-air presenter at the BBC.

Before stepping down from the breakfast show in December 2024 to focus on family and other projects, Zoe built a varied media career hosting television shows like "Live & Kicking", appearing in "Celebrity Gogglebox", and returning in May 2025 to Radio 2 with a new show. Her gender barrier-breaking career remains a model for aspiring journalists.

Kate Garraway - ITV, Good Morning Britain, £544K

Co-presenting the flagship breakfast show "Good Morning Britain" on ITV in London, Kate Garraway commands an estimated salary of up to £544K per annum, according to media reports. She holds a senior role as one of the main anchors delivering news, interviews, and live reporting, leveraging a broadcasting career that dates back to the 1990s.

ITV's early-morning studio requires her to handle breaking stories with poise, engage viewers across genres, and maintain a high public profile. Interestingly, despite her impressive pay packet, she revealed in 2024 that her husband's care costs exceeded her salary, highlighting the scale of her personal financial commitment.

Naga Munchetty - BBC, BBC Breakfast, £355K

Working as a senior presenter on the early-morning show "BBC Breakfast" and hosting a weekday midday slot on BBC Radio 5 Live, Naga Munchetty earns a salary of £355K at the British Broadcasting Corporation. She joined BBC Breakfast in 2010 after years of presenting "Working Lunch."

Her role places her at the top echelons within the broadcasting team, delivering news, conducting live interviews, and anchoring high-profile segments. Naga's responsibilities reflect extensive experience and seniority in both television and radio. She secured a £10K pay rise in 2024, elevating her to one of the corporation's senior on-air talents and solidifying her reputation.

Ken Bruce - BBC Radio 2, Weekday Mid-Morning Show, £395K

Starting his weekday mid-morning show on BBC Radio 2 in 1992, Ken Bruce drove the slot to become one of Europe's most listened-to radio programmes, hosting features like PopMaster and Eurovision commentary with trademark warmth.

With a distinguished career spanning decades on national radio, Ken earned a salary of around £395K while hosting the weekday mid-morning show. His paycheck for 2021-22 was listed at approximately £390K. After leaving the BBC in March 2023, his next role at Greatest Hits Radio doesn't detail a publicly-released salary. Still, industry commentary suggests his commercial radio deal may exceed his BBC earnings.

Vanessa Feltz - BBC Radio 2, Drivetime, £405K

A media stalwart whose affable on-air presence has carried her through decades of breakfast shows, talk-time chat and candid celebrity interviews, Vanessa Feltz remains one of the most recognisable voices on British airwaves. According to the 2022 annual disclosure, her salary at the BBC was reported to be approximately £405K.

She began her radio career at BBC Radio London in 1989 and has hosted several primetime television chat shows, such as "The Vanessa Show." Since 2025, Vanessa has worked with "5" as a daytime talk show host. In September that year, she received the Legends of Industry award for her contribution to broadcasting.

Stephen Nolan - BBC Radio Ulster - The Nolan Show, £410K

As one of Northern Ireland's most divisive broadcasters, Stephen Nolan certainly doesn't do things quietly. Earning around £410K in 2025, the Belfast native juggles "The Nolan Show" on weekday mornings, plus "Nolan Live" on BBC One Northern Ireland, and his weekend phone-in show on BBC Radio 5 Live every Friday through Sunday.

Stephen won a Sony Radio Academy Award at CityBeat before being hired by the BBC in 2003. Famous for his confrontational interview tactics, which have divided opinion, he has been accused of giving airtime to certain unionist voices, while his defenders praise his hard-hitting journalism. His six-part documentary "Jailed" aired nationwide in 2023.

Sara Cox - BBC Radio 2, Drivetime Show, £315K

Sara Cox hosts the weekday Drivetime slot on BBC Radio 2, steering a show blending music, guest interviews, and her trademark warmth since January 2019. The published author of two novels, "Thrown" and "Way Back," also wrote a memoir, "Till the Cows Come Home," which was a Sunday Times bestseller.

She made her name presenting the BBC Radio 1 "Breakfast Show" from 2000 to 2003, and she has fronted TV shows such as "The Great Pottery Throw Down." Her long-standing presence in radio and TV, combined with her strong audience connection, justifies her approximately £315K salary and position among the BBC's senior-tier on-air talent.

Emma Barnett - BBC Radio 4, Today, £290K

Emma Barnett stepped into the venerable host role on the flagship "Today" programme in May 2024, arriving after years at "Woman's Hour" and carving out a reputation for sharp interviewing. Her salary for the 2024/25 financial year was reported to be around £290K, marking her as a significant presence among BBC on-air talent.

Emma's career highlights include being the first woman to hold a solo daily slot on BBC Radio 5 Live, anchoring "Hit List" and appearing regularly on "Newsnight" and "Question Time". Her transition to "Today" reflects both her rising profile and the BBC's confidence in her ability to front big-ticket current-affairs broadcasting.

Jon Sopel - BBC, The Politics Show, £230K

For three decades, Jon Sopel established a notable journalism career, spending much of his time reporting for the BBC from Washington, D.C., as North America Editor, and later anchoring the weekly BBC One show The Politics Show. His salary, as listed for the 2021-22 period, was approximately £230K.

Alongside his broadcasting achievements, Jon is also an author of several books on politics and American affairs. In 2022, he left the BBC to launch the podcast "The News Agents" with colleagues Emily Maitlis and Lewis Goodall. Interestingly, he once described the BBC's disclosure of presenter salaries as a violation of privacy. In 2024, he published the book "Stangeland."

Andrew Marr - Global, Tonight with Andrew Marr, £400K

Navigating the peak of Sunday-morning political grilling for over a decade on the BBC with "The Andrew Marr Show," Andrew Marr became a staple face of British broadcasting. His move in 2022 to Global saw him front "Tonight with Andrew Marr" and a weekly podcast, suggesting strong earning power.

At the BBC, his pay was reportedly around £270K. However, other reports cited that he once earned around £400K per year before leaving the BBC for LBC in 2022. Andrew's career highlights include his role as Political Editor of the BBC from 2000 to 2005 and hosting landmark documentaries such as "Andrew Marr's History of the World."

Sarah Montague - BBC Radio 4, The World at One, £255K

A seasoned presenter with two decades of BOAT-and-bowtie radio experience, Sarah Montague's voice is synonymous with the pace and weight of flagship weekday current affairs. With a background in business journalism and previous roles at Reuters and Sky News, she moved to the BBC in 1997.

Since then, she served as a long-standing co-host of "Today" and moved to "The World at One." According to the BBC's 2024/25 pay list, her salary is approximately £255K. Aside from broadcast earnings, she once accepted a £400K settlement from the BBC over unequal pay. In May 2025, Sarah Montague returned to stand in for the "Today" programme for a "decade-since" shift.

Nick Robinson - BBC Radio 4, Today, £415K

Nick Robinson's broadcasting journey began long before he became one of the BBC's top-tier on-air talents. After serving as Political Editor from 2005 to 2015, he moved to present the flagship "Today" programme on BBC Radio 4, carving out a reputation for incisive political interviewing and calm authority in turbulent times.

His salary for the 2024/25 financial year is approximately £415K, up from around £350K previously. That rise reflects his broad role: alongside "Today," he fronts the "Political Thinking" podcast and covers major election leadership interviews via "Panorama". Of the several accolades he's won, the Royal Television Society's Specialist Journalist of the Year seems to shine brightest.

Dan Walker - Channel 5 - 5 News, £1.5 million

Stepping into the main anchor chair on Channel 5's early evening news, the broadcaster Dan Walker earns his pay by presenting the flagship programme "5 News" for the network and fronting high-profile current-affairs specials. When he left the BBC in June 2022, he was earning about £295K per annum.

His three-year deal at Channel 5 was reported to be worth £1.5 million in total, translating to £500K annually. In addition to his base pay, he earned over £25K by hosting separate events. As a renowned national news presenter with a long track record in sport and breakfast television, his salary reflects both his experience and his on-screen profile.

Alex Beresford - ITV, Good Morning Britain, Undisclosed

Working with ITV from Bristol to the national stage, Alex Beresford has served as a weather presenter, guest host, and live reporter on the show "Good Morning Britain." While the network is tight-lipped about his paycheck, Glassdoor and Indeed show ITV presenter salaries ranging from £24K to £50K.

A 2021 report indicated that his net worth was approximately £720K. Alex's seniority stems from over two decades in broadcasting, including a move to the flagship on-air team in 2022. His responsibilities include live weather forecasts, co-presenting, and on-location reporting for major events. Outside of presenting, Alex, who welcomed a daughter in 2025, once competed in and won ITV's "All Star Musicals."

Katya Adler - BBC News, Europe Editor, £245K

Fluent in seven languages, Katya Adler has spent years reporting on Europe's twists and turns while climbing the pay ladder. Earning around £245K for 2024/25, this London-born journalist juggles her role as Europe Editor whilst co-hosting The Global Story podcast. The British-German journalist has been the Europe Editor since 2014.

Interestingly, Katya interviewed Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal for her university dissertation on denazification. She received honorary doctorate degrees from the University of Bristol and the University of London in recognition of her work. Famous for documentary films including Spain's Stolen Babies, which was an RTS runner-up, Katya has become one of Europe's most authoritative broadcasting voices.

Orla Guerin - BBC News, Senior International Correspondent, £215K

Reporting from war zones, refugee routes, and global hotspots, Orla Guerin has spent decades turning chaos into clarity for viewers. She joined the BBC in 1995, having become RTÉ's youngest foreign correspondent at the age of 23, and has since reported from Kosovo, Moscow, Jerusalem, Islamabad, and Venezuela.

For the 2024-25 financial year, her salary is listed at around £215K, up by around £15K from the previous year. In 2024, she received an honorary degree from the University College Dublin. Her storied career includes a Jacob's Award, an honorary MBE, and recognition for covering humanitarian crises, which helps explain why the BBC values her in such a senior role so highly.

Clive Myrie - BBC One, News at Six, £340K

Known for delivering flagship anchors in the UK and abroad, Clive Myrie is a prominent presenter and correspondent for the BBC. His journalism career spans decades, covering major global events and hosting the quiz show Mastermind. Winning a Peabody and an RTS award has proved his pedigree.

According to the BBC's published salary bands for the 2024/25 financial year, his annual pay is reportedly £340K. Beyond that, he has faced scrutiny for undeclared external earnings while still hosting heavyweight news programmes. In 2024, Clive made headlines after apologising for failing to declare at least £145K in external earnings from speaking engagements and corporate events.

Reeta Chakrabarti - BBC, BBC News at Six, £305K

Turning a radio producer gig into prime-time news royalty is just one of Reeta Chakrabarti's career highlights. Banking around £305K for 2024/25, marking an 11 per cent increase year-on-year, the British journalist anchors BBC News at Six and BBC News at Ten. She began her career as a producer on Radio 4's Today programme in the early 1990s.

Famous for her composed presenting style and political expertise gained across three general elections as a Westminster correspondent, she has covered multiple breaking news stories. Reeta even reached the "Celebrity Mastermind" semi-finals in 2022, representing Exeter College, and her debut novel, "Finding Belle," launched in May 2025, proving her talents stretch beyond bulletins.

Jeremy Vine - BBC Radio 2, Lunchtime Show, £315K

Well-known for his sharp wit, lively listener debates, and those trademark topical panel moments on his Channel 5 show, Jeremy Vine commands attention across both radio and television. For the 2024/25 financial year, his salary is reported to be in the £315K ballpark.

Having started his career at the BBC as a reporter and editor, Jeremy has hosted the lunchtime show on Radio 2 since 2003 and a major weekday discussion programme on Channel 5, making him one of the broadcaster's most visible multi-platform personalities. In 2010, he won the Interview of the Year award for his interview with Gordon Brown during the election.

Phillip Schofield - ITV, This Morning, £730K

Known for co-hosting "This Morning" alongside Holly Willoughby from 2009 to 2023, Phillip Schofield earned around £730K per year at his peak with ITV. His long-running career includes earlier work on "Going Live!", "Dancing on Ice" and "The Cube," making him a familiar face across British television.

After stepping down in May 2023 amid a personal scandal, recent filings show that his earnings dropped significantly to about £20K for the year ending November 2024. Still, he remains a renowned face on TV, starring in Channel 5's special "Cast Away" in 2024, which shows him living on an uninhabited island off the coast of Madagascar.

Rylan Clark-Neal - BBC - Rylan on Saturday, £300K

From reality TV punchline to Saturday morning radio royalty? That's the Rylan Clark-Neal transformation nobody saw coming. Hosting "Rylan on Saturday" for BBC Radio 2, while stepping in as a regular stand-in presenter on ITV's "This Morning," he has built an empire on pure charisma. His BBC work alone generates an estimated £300K annually.

He pocketed £100K, winning Celebrity Big Brother in 2013, admitting it felt like lottery winnings. Since 2018, he has juggled co-commentary duties for the Eurovision Song Contest. Famous for his emotional honesty and that trademark laugh, Rylan has become the industry's most reliable host, consistently delivering effortless brilliance in his numerous gigs.

Justin Webb - BBC Radio 4, Today, £370K

Long before commanding the mic each morning on "Today" for the BBC, Justin Webb cut his teeth as a foreign correspondent, reporting from Washington and Brussels. He then returned to the UK to take up one of the most prestigious spots in British radio journalism.

In the financial years 2024 and 2025, Justin's salary at the BBC is listed as around £370K, up by around £45K from the previous year. His rise in pay mirrors his senior status, decades of journalism experience, and hosting major political debates over the airwaves. Justin once conducted one of the first complete television interviews with President Obama.

Mark Chapman - BBC, 5 Live, £330K

A familiar voice to sports fans, Mark Chapman has built his reputation across radio and television, fronting major tournaments from the Summer Olympic Games to the UEFA European Championship and anchoring "Match of the Day 2" alongside his BBC "5 Live" duties.

In the 2024/25 financial year, his salary is reported as approximately £330K, a healthy climb from around £265K recorded the previous year. Mark's broad sports portfolio and national profile make this top-tier figure well within expectation. His sports expertise shines outside journalism, seeing as Mark has authored the book "Heroes, Hairbands and Hissy Fits."

Jason Mohammad - BBC, Final Score, £235K

By bringing the results to life each Saturday, Jason Mohammad has become a staple face of British football. He took over as presenter of "Final Score" on BBC One in 2013. Jason's sport-broadcasting credentials extend far beyond one show, as he has fronted the Olympics and the Commonwealth Games.

Still, BBC faithfuls will know him best for his occasional appearances on "Match of the Day 2." Jason has shown his versatility by hosting "Good Morning Sunday" on BBC Radio 2. In January 2024, he was appointed Pro Chancellor of Cardiff University. His fluent Welsh language skills and early work at BBC Cymru Wales justify his approximately £235K paycheck for the 2024/25

Kay Burley - Sky News, Kay Burley at Breakfast, £700K

A prominent face of British television news, Kay Burley has racked up 36 years on air and walked away without looking back. Pulling around £700K annually before departing Sky News in February 2025, the English journalist hosted "Kay Burley at Breakfast" since October 2019.

Kay broke the first UK news of the September 11 attacks shortly after the first tower was hit and anchored Diana's death coverage. Famous for her technique that earned Sky a BAFTA, she has covered 12 UK general elections. Kay has also authored two novels and competed on Dancing on Ice, donating her fee to a breast cancer charity.

Nicky Campbell - BBC Radio 5 Live, Nicky Campbell Show, £300K

With a broadcasting career stretching back to the 1980s, Nicky Campbell has become one of BBC Radio 5 Live's most recognisable voices, hosting his weekday show and steering debates on major national issues. His salary for the 2024/25 financial year is reportedly around £300K.

He has won four Sony Awards, including a Gold Award for the coverage of the September 11 attacks. Campbell's journalist credentials span presenting programmes such as "The Big Questions" on BBC One and his investigative work on adoption and education. In 2015, Nicky received an OBE in the Birthday Honours for his services to children and adoption.

Nick Grimshaw - BBC Radio 6 Music, Breakfast Show, £400K

Not many names in British media circles can claim to hold an exclusive title of GQ's Best-dressed Man, but that's one of Nick Grimshaw's bragging rights. From launching genre-bending features on BBC Radio 1 to reinventing himself for BBC Radio 6 Music, he has carved out a career marked by music-filled diversity and broadcasting swagger.

While hosting Radio 1's breakfast slot between 2012 and 2018, he earned a salary of approximately £400K. Nick once appeared on the reality show "Celebrity Gogglebox" with his niece, Liv. Since 2024, he has fronted 6 Music's morning show and aims to serve listeners curious about tracks beyond the top 40.

Sophie Raworth - BBC, BBC News at Six, £355K

Starting her career in TV journalism in the early 1990s, Sophie Raworth has become a fixture on BBC News, fronting flagship bulletins such as "BBC News at Six" and "BBC News at Ten." Sophie joined the BBC in 1992, starting as a news reporter before becoming BBC Regions correspondent in Brussels in 1994

Her strong presence during major events, from elections to state occasions, has cemented her role as a seasoned anchor. Figures list her salary for the 2024/25 financial year at around £355K. Her rise to this salary reflects both Sophie's seniority and the value the BBC places on experienced news presenters.

Bradley Walsh - ITV, The Chase, £4 Million

From Brentford reserve team to Britain's quiz show kingpin, Bradley Walsh made quite the career pivot. Securing a bumper £4 million annual deal in 2024 after ITV bosses panicked he might walk, the entertainer has hosted The Chase since 2009. He also moonlights on the BBC's "Blankety Blank" and "Gladiators" revival.

His pay packet jumped £500K from his previous £3.5 million salary, making him ITV's highest-paid male presenter after Ant and Dec. The former footballer-turned-actor and presenter has racked up over 2,500 episodes across the "The Chase" franchise alone. His company Wingit Productions showed assets totalling £15.8 million in 2022.

Lauren Laverne - BBC, Desert Island Discs, £400K

Beyond radio, Lauren Laverne has appeared on television, written books, and championed music and culture as her £400K per year salary reflects her multi-platform presence and status at the BBC. She replaced Kirsty Young as host of "Desert Island Discs," becoming only the 18th presenter of the iconic interview programme.

Lauren also fronts "The One Show," cementing her status as one of the BBC's most versatile senior presenters. Famous for leading the indie band Kenickie while still at school, she transitioned into broadcasting after the band split. Lauren has written a novel called "Candypop" and clinched a 2025 MPG Special Recognition Award for her dedication to championing new music.

George Alagiah - BBC, BBC News at Six, £340K

For more than a decade, George Alagiah commanded the nightly "BBC News at Six," bringing stories from Johannesburg, Beijing, and the front lines of refugee crises into British living rooms with a calm yet compelling presence. That gravitas comes alongside an annual salary reportedly around £340K.

George built his reputation covering major events such as genocide in Rwanda, civil war in Afghanistan, and the aftermath of the tsunami in Sri Lanka, all while anchoring UK flagship bulletins. For his services to journalism, he received an OBE in 2008. His pay reflects both his position in the BBC's hierarchy and extensive global reporting experience for the broadcaster.

Graham Norton - BBC, The Graham Norton Show, £2.77 Million

Nobody does A-list chit chat quite like Graham Norton, a Cork native turned Friday night institution. In 2023, his company reported that he earned approximately £2.77 million through a combination of presenter fees, production fees, and royalties for the 20 episodes of the year.

Graham shot to prominence in 1996 playing Father Noel Furlong in "Father Ted" before Channel 4 gave him his breakthrough. He cofounded "So Television" with producer Graham Stuart in 2000 before selling it to ITV for £17 million in 2012. Beyond his chat show duties, he provides commentary for Eurovision and has previously hosted the BAFTAs.

Emily Maitlis - BBC Two, Newsnight, £325K

When the now-infamous 2019 interview with Prince Andrew was released, Emily Maitlis became the face of serious broadcast journalism, as well as a fresh lightning rod for public debate. Raised in Mozambique and educated at Cambridge, she cut her teeth making documentaries before anchoring flagship programmes for the BBC.

By the time she left the BBC in 2022, she was being paid a salary of approximately £325K per annum under her news and current affairs contract. Her portfolio extended beyond the studio, including co-introducing the podcast "The News Agents" and, in 2023, serving as executive producer on the Amazon series "A Very Royal Scandal."

Scott Mills - BBC Radio 2, Radio 2 Breakfast Show, £360K

Scott Mills, well known for his over two-decade stint on BBC Radio 1 and his shift to BBC Radio 2 in 2022, took over the prestigious Breakfast slot in January 2025. His salary for the 2024/25 financial year is reported in the £360K area.

Highlights from his career include his long-running afternoon show on Radio 1, his involvement in live events and charity work, as well as his transition into national morning radio. Accolades haven't been scarce as he's won the Sony Gold Award for Music Radio Personality of the Year and an award for Broadcast of the Year from Stonewall.

Martine Croxall - BBC News Channel - BBC Weekend News, £110K

Behind the anchor desk for over two decades, Martine Croxall brings poised delivery and a deep newsroom instinct to major bulletins on the BBC. Her career began with work experience at BBC Radio Leicester in 1991. However, she joined the BBC News team in 2001 and has since presented programmes including "World News Today" and "BBC Weekend News".

Her exact salary is not publicly disclosed, but one estimate puts her annual pay at around £110K. Interestingly, in 2024, she and her colleagues at the BBC sued the network over allegations of age and gender bias. The following year, the parties reached an agreement.

Kylie Pentelow - BBC - BBC News Channel

Stepping back into national news after a decade in regional broadcasting, Kylie Pentelow returned to the BBC in late 2023 from her role at ITV, where she fronted the weekend bulletins and regional programmes. While her exact salary has not been publicly disclosed, her net worth is approximately £500K as of 2025.

Given her national-presenter status, previous regional senior role, and the standard BBC high-earner bands, her annual salary would be in the region of £150K per year. This figure takes into account her seniority, national exposure, and the typical salary uplift from regional to national presenting.

Gary Lineker - BBC - Match of the Day, £1.255 Million

The undisputed king of BBC salaries for eight consecutive years? Earning between £1.255 million during his final year hosting "Match of the Day," the former England striker dominated broadcasting earnings by a mile. The retired footballer fronted MOTD for the final time in May 2025 before leaving the BBC a year earlier than planned.

He has moved to ITV to host the game show "The Box" while continuing to run his podcast empire, which produces "The Rest Is Football." Famous for replacing Des Lynam and becoming synonymous with Saturday night football coverage, he's built a £30 million fortune through crisps adverts, production companies, and that legendary presenting career.

Alan Shearer - BBC, Match of the Day, £445K

Scoring 260 Premier League goals wasn't enough for the Newcastle legend Alana Shearer, who delved into journalism. Pocketing around £445K in 2024/25, the pundit sits pretty on the "Match of the Day" sofa alongside pundits analysing football from BBC studios. His earnings come from his work on "Match of the Day" and his duties covering the FA Cup.

Alan started punditry in 2006 after retiring from football. Since then, he has maintained his £40 million fortune through broadcasting, as well as his Umbro ambassadorship, worth £1.33 million annually. Famous for his "he'll be disappointed to miss that" line, he makes for compulsive viewing for football faithfuls.