Oprah Winfrey, OWN - $3.5 billion

Oprah Winfrey is yet another big name in the hosting industry. Almost everyone knows about her self-titled talk show that ran from 1986 until 2011. She has an impressive $3.5 billion fortune today, but money was something she didn't always have.

She grew up in poverty and had to study and work hard to make a better life for herself. Everything worked out for her, and she even has a network already! Being a media executive, producer, and actress makes her a whopping $300 million annually. In 2020, Winfrey launched a new interview show on Apple TV+ titled Oprah Talks COVID-19.

Ellen DeGeneres, NBC - $490 million

When talking about TV hosts, a name you will always hear is Ellen DeGeneres' name. She is one of the most popular hosts in the world, and her annual salary is at a whopping $75 million. Her total wealth, as we speak, is $490 million.

Her talk show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, continues to air after seventeen seasons. She wasn't always a TV host, though, for she started as a stand-up comedian and actress. She got to star in two sitcoms titled Ellen and The Ellen Show. DeGeneres has been open about being a lesbian since 1997, and she's happily married to actress Portia de Rossi.

Steve Harvey, ABC - $200 million

With such a charming personality, Steve Harvey has a face that people love seeing on their TV screens. He's a successful host, but he also succeeded as a businessman and comedian. Sources estimate his fortune to be at $200 million these days.

Some of the shows Harvey is most known for are Family Feud, Celebrity Family Feud, and The Steve Harvey Morning Show. He has also been hosting the annual Miss Universe pageant. Harvey is producing a Think Like a Man TV series, which is an adaptation of his book under the same title.

Molly Qerim,  ESPN  - $ 4 Million

From the Super Bowls, Heisman Trophy, and MLB All-Star games, to the NBA All-Star games, Molly Qerim has covered numerous sports events in the past. Despite her successful fieldwork, since 2015, Qerim gets to sit back and record the talk show, First Take.

We have to applaud her strength as she continues to smile in front of the cameras while battling the demons of endometriosis. Fortunately, the 36-year-old's health conditions have not severely affected her profession, and she continues to add to her $4 million fortune. We can't wait to see the success that awaits her in the future.

Howie Long, Fox Sports - $16 Million

Unlike many other sports stars, Howie Long was lucky enough to move on to another career that pays in millions. Following a 13-year-long career as a defensive end in the NFL, Fox Sports hired him as a sports analyst. As a brand ambassador for General Motors and from his job at Fox, Long takes home $4 million every year.

With so much money coming in annually, we're quite surprised that his net worth is only $16 million. Even at the age of 60, Long has managed to keep himself busy with occasional film roles, and the long list of advertisements for brands including Pizza Hut, Pepsi, and Nike.

Jeanine Pirro, Fox News Channel- $12 Million

A former New York state judge and District Attorney, Jeanine Pirro, is currently employed in a different industry. Surely, she took a tremendous leap of faith before changing careers and becoming a television show host. It has somehow paid off pretty well.

During the peak years of Justice with Judge Jeanine, the Fox News Channel paid Pirro as high as $3 million every year. While the legal program is still on the air, the 68-year-old has been busy with other commitments too. For instance, she is a published author with five books and has had deep involvement in politics over the years, hence, making her worth $12 million.

Shannon Bream, Fox News Channel - $4 Million

Shannon Bream graduated law school in the '90s hoping to make it in the legal sector. Well, she could have, had she not switched to the next best career choice—television presenting. The 49-year-old Bream has been working for various networks like WBTV and WRC-TV since 2001.

In the present, we can see her on the Fox News Channel presenting the weekday program, Fox News @ Night. As someone who has secured awards in multiple beauty pageants, including Miss USA 1995, Bream is a sight for sore eyes, and therefore, you can't complain about seeing her on screens regularly. She currently makes $800K per annum and is worth $4 million.

Jackie Guerrido, Univision - $10 Million

Jackie Guerrido, a Puerto Rican television star, tried her luck in multiple other professions before settling down in media. Looking back at her past experiences, the now 47-year-old worked for WSKQ, WRMA, HBC Radio Company, WRTO, and WSCV. A good few years into her career, Guerrido became a weather forecaster on Despierta America and Primer Impacto.

To further rise in the broadcasting sector, Guerrido studied journalism at the University of Florida, and since 2017, has been the co-anchor of Primer Impactor. With a fortune of $10 million, we can say that the education was well worth it. The student loans have most likely paid for themselves by now.

Paula Faris, ABC News - $3 million

Paula Faris's journey to success was an obstacle race as she had to switch around many jobs before landing her big break. The experience she earned from WKEF/WRGT played an immense role in her victory at ABC News. Her work in the latter only began as a fill-in for absentees and corresponding Good Morning America.

She co-anchored World News Now and America This Morning for one year, followed by Good Morning America Weekend. After years of struggles, Faris secured the title of Senior National Correspondent for ABC News in 2018. At 44 years of age, she is worth $3 million, making around $565K yearly.

Jim Rome, CBS Network - $75 Million

If you are from America or Canada, then you probably remember Jim Rome as the host of the sports talk show, Jim Rome is Burning. The show aired on ESPN and TSN2 until 2012—when he moved on to CBS network—presenting Rome.

Although the television shows have often been changing, the one constant in the now 55-year-old's life has been his radio show, The Jim Rome Show, which has been one of the most listened to radio shows since 1996. The sports radio has undoubtedly contributed heavily to Rome's massive fortune of $75 million. It is also a fact confirmed by Celebrity Net Worth, which recognizes his annual salary as $15 million.

Chris Harrison, ABC Network - $16 Million

Chris Harrison, although not a bachelor, has been hosting The Bachelor since 2002. Not only that, but he also hosts its spinoffs such as The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise, making us wonder if $8 million is all he makes.

Harrison was also well-known as the host of the syndicated game show, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire between 2015 through its cancellation in 2019. The father of two, at only 48 years of age, already carries a substantial fortune of $16 million. Harrison is currently in a relationship with Lauren Zima, a correspondent for Entertainment Tonight.

Pat Sajak, CBS - $65 Million

Pat Sajak has been working as a TV host for decades now, and this has truly given him such a comfortable lifestyle. He is estimated to be worth around $65 million today, and his earnings per year add up to $15 million.

The show he has been the longtime host of his Wheel of Fortune and his contract with the show will last until 2022. Before hosting the show, he spent some time working as a weatherman and radio host. Sajak had to get rid of some blockage through emergency intestinal surgery back in November 2019. He was able to resume work a month later.

Jesse Watters, Fox News Channel - $5 Million

If politics is a topic that interests you, then you have come across Jesse Watters. Currently employed by Fox News, the 41-year-old hosts Watters' World and The Five. Watters' resume, however, would not take up many pages as he has worked for the same network since the very beginning.

Watters has been involved in a few too many controversies over the years, which we guess is a given, considering he is a political commentator. Nevertheless, the father of two continues to cash at least $2 million worth of cheques in salaries every year, piling on to his wealth of $5 million.

Abby Huntsman, ABC News - $20 Million

As the daughter of the former Utah Governor, Jon Huntsman Jr., Abby Huntsman, had firsthand exposure to the world of politics since she was a child. While it may not be the picture-perfect childhood, it did open multiple doors of opportunities to Huntsman, career-wise.

She worked behind the camera on Good Morning America at the age of 16, and even though a career in television was the last thing she wanted to do, Huntsman was inspired by Diane Sawyer. The 33-year-old recently left her career behind to become a senior advisor to her father's election campaign. However, she only left after making a hefty $20 million.

Sean Hannity, Fox News -  $80 million

Sean Hannity has established himself as a political commentator but also as the king of conspiracy theories. Therefore, his show Hannity, which is broadcast on Fox News, has become extremely popular. It's not supposed to be journalistic research but a safe space to explore different opinions on controversial subjects.

Hannity tends to be very conservative, and his more personal opinions are often heard on his radio show, The Sean Hannity Show. Hannity is embarking on exciting projects at the end of 2019. According to some reports, Hannity would be about to start writing the fourth of his books.

Kelly Ripa, ABC - $120 Million

Kelly Ripa is a popular host today, but back then, people knew her for being an actress. She got to star in the show called All My Children for more than a decade. She even got to put up a production company called Milojo with her hubby, Mark Consuelos.

These days, she regularly appears on TV because she hosts Live with Kelly and Ryan. The show is already in its 29th season as of 2020. Ripa's success in acting and hosting both helped her reach the $120 million net worth she possesses today.

Don Lemon, CNN - $10 Million

Don Lemon started as a local news reporter in Alabama and Pennysylvania before he moved to New York City and started working for the big guys. His first major job was with NBC. However, he later experienced the most success when he started working for CNN.

In recent years, he has gained popularity for being the host of CNN Tonight. He also served as a correspondent of Cuomo Prime Time. At 53 years old, his fortune is said to be at $10 million. Lemon is openly gay, and he got engaged to his partner Tim Malone back in 2019.

Nancy O'Dell, CBS Network - $16 Million

We can't wait to see who would get to wife the stunning woman that is Nancy O'Dell next. She not only has a flourishing career backing her but also has beauty and brains. You'll know what we mean soon. O'Dell is a summa cum laude graduate from Clemson University, who also won the Miss South Carolina pageant in 1987.

She had the longest runs of her career in Access Hollywood (1996-2009) and Entertainment Tonight (2011-2019). We can't help but wonder why O'Dell left the CBS job that deposited $4 million in her bank every year. At least she has $16 million to keep her going until her next career milestone.

Willie Geist, CNN Sports - $12 Million

Willie Geist's interest in sports during his adolescence, surely pushed him to score jobs at CNN Sports Illustrated and CNN Sports. It was during this time did Geist get to cover Super Bowl championships and The Masters Tournament. His career elevated a notch in 2007 when he was hired to replace Don Imus on MSNBC.

Some of the well-acclaimed shows that mark his career include Morning Joe, The Today Show, and Sunday Today. We do appreciate his work-life balance as he maintains a successful marital life, while also raking in $5 million from work every year. We hope that his kids aren't spoiled with Geist's $12 million fortune.

Trevor Noah, Comedy Central - $40 Million

A decade ago, although he had a career, Trevor Noah's name was one that was unheard of. Here he is today, living in America after migrating from South Africa, making approximately $8 million from his many endeavors as a comedian, political commentator, and TV host.

Since moving to America in 2011, Noah had the opportunity to appear on shows like The Tonight Show and Late Show with David Letterman. Today,  the 36-year-old serves as Jon Stewart's replacement on The Daily Show. Noah is now $40 million rich, with millions of fans from around the world after his specials became available on Netflix.

Jane Pauley, CBS Network - $40 Million

When it comes to American television, Jane Pauley is a household name. Her career dates back to the '70s, and although decades have passed, she still serves as the anchor of CBS Sunday Morning. We must take notes on how Pauley thrived for so long while dealing with her husband for four decades, and also raising three children.

Now on the brink of turning 70, Pauley is truly a real-life superwoman who has it all. You'll appreciate her a whole lot more knowing that she followed her dreams while also battling with bipolar disorder. With her wealth netting at $40 million, Pauley can retire whenever she feels like it.

Katy Tur, NBC News & MSNBC Live - $4 Million

If you ever catch a glimpse of Katy Tur's resume, you'll find out that the 36-year-old has some great credits under her name. Currently employed by NBC News, the Los Angeles native has appeared on  Early Today, Today, NBC Nightly News, Meet the Press, WNBC-TV, MSNBC, and The Weather Channel.

Taking up after her transgender father, Zoey Tur, who was also a journalist, Katy's face is one that frequently takes up the screens as a news correspondent on NBC as well as an anchor on MSNBC Live. Not too much work for a yearly pay of $1 million, right? The mother of three has a net worth of $4 million.

Josh Elliott, CBS News- $5 Million

If you have watched Josh Elliott's presentations on television for even five minutes, you ought to know that he is extremely talented. After acquiring a literature degree from the University of California, Elliott decided to pursue a career in journalism as he had worked on the school's newspaper, The Daily Nexus.

His academic records went up a notch with a master's degree. Elliott has worked for Sports Illustrated, ESPN, ABC, NBC, and CBS. Moreover, he had a brief stint on National Geographic Channel's Yellowstone Live in 2018. It's a shame that he lost his job at CBS as he made $2 million annually. Luckily, Elliott had $5 million to survive.

Chelsea Handler, E! Network - $40 Million

Chelsea Handler grew up to become a celebrity in America—a wealthy one with $40 million. As a woman in many professions, we understand why she may still be a bachelor at the age of 45. On the other hand, she gets to enjoy all of her wealth by herself, hence why she lives lavishly in Bel Air.

Among Handler's many jobs, her career in television is undoubtedly the most praised one. However, her time as a late-night show host came to an end in 2015 with the last episode of Chelsea Lately on E! Network. She also cashed $10 million worth of paychecks from her Netflix show, Chelsea.

Deborah Norville, Syndicated - $18 Million

It has been 25 years since Deborah Norville started working as the anchor of the syndicated television news magazine, Inside Edition, and it only seems fair she makes $4 million from it. She was an intern at Georgia Public Television while pursuing her higher studies in journalism at the University of Georgia.

There's no doubt that Norville had the upper hand in the job front as she graduated summa cum laude with a perfect 4.0 GPA. Now aged 61, Norville has worked at NBC, CBS, and ABC in the past. Flaunting an $18 million fortune, the mother of three is now also a New York Times best-selling author.

Lara Spencer, ABC News - $9 Million

Currently employed by ABC, Lara Spencer is nationally recognized as one of the anchors of Good Morning America. Acknowledged as an All American Athlete in 1991, the Long Island native graduated in and pursued a career in broadcast journalism. It has done her no wrong because today, she is worth $9 million.

In addition to hosting, Spencer has also produced television series such as It's Worth What? and Flea Market Flip. Not only that, but the 50-year-old is a published author, who from all of her work, banks at least $3 million every year.

Megyn Kelly, NBC - $45 million

Megyn Kelly built a steady career as a reporter and news anchor for Fox News. After years of success and numerous shows on this network, she left for NBC in 2017. Unfortunately, things didn't go as she might have expected. Her program was canceled in 2018, and her contract was terminated in January 2019.

Despite this, she made a lot of money with NBC. According to some reports, she initially signed a three-year contract amounting to $69 million. This might be why her fortune is so large right now. Kelly's involvement in the harassment accusations against Roger Ailes is portrayed by Charlize Theron in the 2019 film, Bombshell.

Judy Woodruff, PBS - $3 million

Judy Woodruff is one of the most well-respected news anchors in the industry. She has had a long career, which started with local television. Her breakthrough into the big leagues took place when she became a White House correspondent. Since she started working with PBS, Judy has covered all presidential elections since Carter.

Her consistency and unwavering work ethic have allowed her to gather a fortune estimated at $3 million. Furthermore, she continues to be active in the newsroom as the sole anchor of PBS Newshour. She used to be a co-anchor, working with Gwen Ifill. However, Gwen passed away after a battle with cancer in 2016.

Jake Tapper, CNN - $10 million

Jake Tapper is one of CNN's most respected journalists. He has had a long career, which has allowed him to perform different roles in the news world. From being an award-winning Senior White House Correspondent to the current host of State of the Union and The Lead with Jake Tapper.

Tapper has also taken his talent to the written word. He published  The Outpost: An Untold Story of American Valor, for which he interviewed numerous veterans. He focused on the troops and life after the military. The success of this book probably helped to increase his net worth, which now is estimated at $10 million.

Martha MacCallum, Fox News - $8 million

Martha MacCallum has always been interested in politics. This is why she pursued a degree in political science at university. However, she also felt inclined towards performing, which led her to found a theater company. The meeting between these two worlds might have been broadcasting, which she started to do at World Street Journal Television.

What followed was a career in NBC, where she worked until she joined Fox News in 2004. Martha has interviewed big public figures, including President Barack Obama. Furthermore, she held a special show titled The First 100 Days, which later turned into her current show, The Story with Martha MacCallum.

Lester Holt, NBC - $12 million

Lester Holt started his broadcasting career by playing country songs at a radio station. He's far from those days now, as the current anchor for Nightly News, which is NBC's most important news show. He made history by becoming the first African-American to host a news show on his own.

Holt had been hosting the weekend edition of Nightly News when Brian Williams was demoted. Holt, his successor, has had consistent ratings during his time as the anchor of the weekday edition of the show. The broadcasting gene must be in his DNA as one of his sons, Stefan is now also a newscaster.

Seth Meyers, NBC - $12 million

Thanks to his appearances on Saturday Night Live, Seth Meyers became a famous comedian back in the 2000s. Back in those days, he hosted SNL's news parody segment called Weekend Update. With his wicked sense of humor, NBC saw his potential as a capable TV host.

He's been hosting Late Night With Seth Meyers since 2014, and it's not a secret that he's paid well on the show—$3 million yearly to be exact. Meyers' late-night talk show is currently in its seventh season. Today, his net worth has already shot up to $12 million! 

James Corden, CBS - $30 million

James Corden is one of those guys who can effortlessly make you laugh. People loved his performances in Gavin & Stacey and One Man, Two Guvnors. However, they fell in love with him even more ever since he started hosting his talk show, The Late Late Show with James Corden.

His total fortune is estimated to be at $30 million as of today, and he reportedly earns as much as $9 million yearly. His earnings are probably still way more than that since he's a busy actor as well. Corden is the writer and producer of the upcoming Cinderella movie, wherein he'll also be playing Footman/Mouse.

Judge Judy, CBS - $420 million

Judy Sheindlin didn't need to pursue different shows because her famous court show called Judge Judy already made her wealth grow tremendously. As of today, she lives a comfortable life with a $420 million fortune. She's going to be starring in a new show called Judy Justice in 2021.

Being a TV personality wasn't her first career choice in her life because she used to work as a prosecutor and judge. Sheindlin is a Guinness World Record holder because of how her show got to run for over two decades. She makes $42 million annually, so everything under the sun must be affordable for her.

Brian Williams, MSNBC - $40 million

Brian Williams had a stellar career as a correspondent and news anchor. He had won awards, including a Peabody for the coverage his team made of Hurricane Katrina. However, he found himself demoted from his position as anchor of the Nightly News after it was found out that he had embellished his experience reporting in Iraq.

Now, Williams is the host of The 11th Hour with Brian Williams. With $40 million in the bank, he could've afforded to retire. However, he apologized, and he was given a second chance. Despite this, it was not the first time some of his comments regarding his reporting experiences were put into question.

Dr. Phil, CBS - $440 million

Phil McGraw is a perfect example of someone who claimed his way to the top. He used to make appearances in The Oprah Winfrey Show back in the late '90s, and it allowed him to grow his following. Oprah later became a huge help in how his talk show, Dr. Phil, came to life.

Fast forward to today, his show is hugely successful, and he makes $88 million per year. He currently has a fortune of $440 million, but it looks like it will still grow in the next few years. McGraw puts his wealth to good use by helping people with his charitable organization called the Dr. Phil Foundation.

Jay Leno, NBC - $450 million

Jay Leno might not be an active late-night talk show host anymore, but he's well known for the run he had with The Jay Leno Show and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Thanks to his $450 million fortune, he was able to give himself and his wife a beautiful life.

They live in a lovely mansion, and he got to collect some pretty rare and expensive cars. Leno even showcased his passion for automobiles in his docu-series called Jay Leno's Garage. According to his IMDb page, he will appear in upcoming documentaries like One Nighters and Rodman.

David Letterman, CBS - $400 million

When you get to host a late-night talk show for more than three decades like David Letterman, then you will surely be able to accumulate an impressive fortune. As of today, his estimated wealth amounts to $400 million.

Late Night with David Letterman was the first show he hosted in the '80s, and he ended his late-night career with the CBS show, Late Show with David Letterman. Just because he isn't accompanying you in your late nights doesn't mean he's ended his hosting career, though. He currently has a talk show on Netflix titled My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman.

Simon Cowell, ITV - $600 million

Simon Cowell is a person who can confidently say that he has an eye for talent. After all, he's been a TV judge for decades now. Thanks to his $600 million fortune, Cowell can easily go shopping for expensive outfits, houses, and vehicles. In a year, he can earn as much as $95 million.

Cowell helped create The X Factor and American Idol. He discovered successful groups like One Direction through these shows. He hasn't run out of ideas, though, because he just created a new show called The Greatest Dancer back in 2019. Its second season just ended back in March 2020.

Ryan Seacrest, ABC - $430 million

Ryan Seacrest is an expert when it comes to hosting entertaining talent shows and celebrity news programs. Most of you know him for being the longtime host of American Idol. His hard work allowed him to grow his fortune to $430 million, and he reportedly makes $75 million every year.

Aside from TV hosting, he also makes a fortune from hosting radio programs like American Top 40 and On Air with Ryan Seacrest. He's also the producer of the hugely famous, Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Since 2017, this busy man has been hosting Live with Kelly and Ryan alongside Kelly Ripa.

Craig Ferguson, CBS - $30 million

Craig Ferguson did such an incredible job hosting the game show called Celebrity Name Game that he won a Daytime Emmy Award twice. Some of you might also know him for the nine years he spent hosting the late-night show called The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.

As of today, sources estimate Ferguson's wealth to be at $30 million. Hosting makes him happy indeed because he makes as much as $8.5 million in a single year. That's enough to give him, his wife, and two kids a comfortable life. Ferguson does acting work too, and he's part of the upcoming Then Came You film.

Carson Daly, NBC - $40 million

Carson Daly looks like he was born to be a host because aside from a fantastic voice, he has such a friendly and charming face. In the early 2000s, he worked as an MTV VJ and a radio DJ. He later got hired by NBC and hosted the show called Last Call with Carson Daly.

After making about $10 million yearly, his fortune grew to $40 million. Today, most people know Daly as the host of The Voice and the orange room anchor of The Today Show. It's great that his job earns him a generous sum because he just welcomed his fourth child with wife Siri in 2020.

Sharon Osbourne, CBS - $220 million

Even before Sharon Osbourne's time as a host on The Talk or as a judge on America's Got Talent, she was already famous for being the wife of rock star Ozzy Osbourne. Also, their whole family became a household name after they starred in a reality show called The Osbournes.

Sharon entered a new chapter in her life in 2011 when she became a full-time talk show host, though. Her net worth today is said to be at $220 million, and most of it is thanks to her hosting career. As of 2020, you guys can continue to catch Osbourne on The Talk's tenth season.

Rachael Ray, CBS - $100 million

Rachael Ray is the host you always watch when you want to enhance your skills in the kitchen. She hosts 30 Minute Meals on the Food Network, but she also has a lifestyle and talk show called Rachael Ray. Her annual earnings today add up to $25 million.

When it comes to her total fortune, sources estimate her to be worth $100 million. Ray gets to generate a lot of sales from her cookbooks too, and her most recent cookbook, Rachael Ray 50: Memories and Meals from a Sweet and Savory Life: A Cookbook, got released in 2019.

Whoopi Goldberg, ABC - $60 million

Whoopi Goldberg is a talented actress who rose to fame for her performances in Sister Act and Ghost. In 2007, she started working as one of the hosts of The View, and she loved the job ever since. It's one of the main reasons why she's worth $60 million today.

She is a superb host, and she even received a Daytime Emmy Award. She doesn't need to worry about bankruptcy because her hosting gig alone makes her $8 million every year. Goldberg still accepts new acting roles, though, and she will be starring in the upcoming miniseries called The Stand.

Chris Hardwick, AMC - $15 million

Walking Dead fans must know who Chris Hardwick is because he hosts a popular aftershow called Talking Dead. During the mid-2000s, he gained fame for his performance in the Rock of Ages musical in Los Angeles. He also pursued a career as a producer, podcaster, writer, and stand-up comedian.

Having several careers is not easy, but it was all worth it for Hardwick since he grew his fortune to $15 million. According to his IMDb page, he'll even be appearing in two upcoming documentaries: one about the KROQ radio station, and one titled Under the Smogberry Trees.

Tyra Banks, UPN/The CW/VH1 - $90 million

Many know Tyra Banks for the modeling and acting career she had, but you can't forget about the fact that she became a successful host as well. She was the creator and host of the famous reality show called America's Next Top Model.

She also had a five-season run with her talk show called  The Tyra Banks Show. It's unclear how much her fortune grew from hosting alone, but all her endeavors made her wealth escalate to $90 million. In 2019, Tyra took on a new moniker, BanX, to signify her rebirth in the modeling industry.

Maria Menounos, E! - $9 million

Maria Menounos, who's currently worth $9 million, is best known for hosting celebrity news shows like E! News and Extra. During her senior year in college, she already started working for Channel One News as a reporter. By 2002, she got hired by Entertainment Tonight.

Menounos took a break from her hosting career for a couple of years to act, but she eventually went back to hosting. However, she is more than just a host today because she's a WWE personality as well. Menounos can wrestle and put up a good fight, but they also make her host WWE Backstage and the WWE Hall of Fame pre-show.

Giuliana Rancic, E! - $13 million

Another face you would often see on E! is Giuliana Rancic. She proudly has a master's degree in journalism, and her first job was for a news bureau in Capitol Hill. In 2002, she became an E! News reporter and got promoted to be an anchor three years later.

Rancic is making around $3 million per year today, and her total fortune is currently at $13 million. Aside from hosting E! News, she also gained fame as a reality star after she starred in Giuliana and Bill with her husband, Bill Rancic. The couple owns the RPM Italian restaurant chain with Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises.

Natalie Morales, NBC - $16 million

Natalie Morales spent several years working for Chase Bank before embarking on her journalism career. She experienced being a local anchor, but she eventually got her big break when she got hired by MSNBC in 2002. Things got even better once she made it into The Today Show back in 2006.

Currently, Morales is the West Coast anchor on Today, and she's earning $6 million annually. She's able to spoil her husband and two kids without hesitation because her fortune is now at $16 million. Morales also hosted Access Hollywood, but she left the show in 2019.

Hoda Kotb, NBC - $30 million

Hoda Kotb needs no introduction because she's among the most popular TV anchors on this list. She's the main co-anchor of NBC's The Today Show, a position she held since 2018. She was the one who replaced Matt Lauer after he departed from the show.

As of today, sources estimate her total wealth to be at $30 million. Hosting isn't her only source of income because she released bestselling books like Hoda: How I Survived War Zones, Bad Hair, Cancer, and Kathie Lee. The title of her most recent published work is I Really Needed This Today.

Al Roker, NBC - $10 million

Al Roker has been appearing on TV for decades now, but his most prominent job is his current job as the weather anchor of Today. He started being a regular on the program back in 1996, and he never disappeared ever since. He's currently making around $10 million in one year.

Managing his wealth well seems to be a priority for him since he managed to grow it to an impressive $60 million fortune. Even if he's currently self-isolated after being exposed to someone with COVID-19, Roker is still telling people about the weather through live telecasts at home.

Rachel Maddow, MSNBC - $20 million

Rachel Maddow is the host of The Rachel Maddow, which is one of the most popular shows on MSNBC. Furthermore, it has broken audience records numerous times, surpassing its competitors since it was first broadcast in 2008. Rachel's style is very straightforward, something that audiences appreciate.

Also, Rachel has collaborated with numerous outlets, and she wrote a bestselling book. Some of her writings have been done for The Advocate and The Washington Post. Maddow has openly spoken about her diagnosis of clinical depression, and she has explained how this is a battle she has to fight every day. 

George Stephanopoulos, ABC News - $40 Million

The name George Stephanopoulos is one that shines bright among the most popular television stars in America. Well, he does have a $40 million fortune to show for it. Before embarking on the television business ship, Stephanopoulos worked in The White House.

In the '90s, he served as both White House Communications Director and Senior Advisor to the President, Bill Clinton. With that kind of exposure, ABC News was quick to hire him. Over the years, Stephanopoulos has anchored ABC News, and starting 2009, has been a regular face on Good Morning America. Even at the age of 59, he pockets a good $15 million every year.

Maria Bartiromo, Fox Business Network - $22 million

Maria Bartiromo knows how to successfully bring economics into journalism. From her days in college, these have been the two areas she has focused on, and they have brought her great success. Interestingly, she started her career on CNN and then became one of the faces of CNBC for 20 years.

However, despite her long history with the network, she decided to switch to Fox Business News in 2013, where she continues to be to this day. Of course, given how knowledgeable she is on the subject, we're not surprised she has a fortune estimated at $22 million.

Erin Burnett, CNN - $16 million

Erin Burnett has appeared on numerous shows across all main American networks. Currently, she is the anchor of Erin Burnett OutFront, which is broadcasted on CNN. Many people praise Burnett's style of reporting and fearlessness. She often reports from foreign borders, with an emphasis on the Middle East.

Furthermore, Burnett has participated in a series of documentaries that bring light to some of the world's poorest countries. Therefore, the lack of basic services and even clothes are often part of the documentaries she's done. Some of these have taken place in Congo, Nigeria, Libya, and more.

David Gregory, CNN - $12 million

David Gregory has always known that journalism was his path. He got involved with it when he was only a teenager when he started to report for TV in Arizona. Despite this, his chosen field of study was International Studies. He continued to explore broadcasting while getting his education, though.

After starting his career on NBC, Gregory stayed there for 20 years. However, he was replaced from the show Meet the Press after the show reached an all-time low in ratings. Therefore, since 2016, Gregory has been working as a political analyst for another network, CNN. 

Drew Carey, CBS - $165 million

Another longtime game show host on this list is Drew Carey. He's the man you've been watching on The Price Is Right since 2007. The game show wasn't his first major gig, though, because he also had a comedy show called Whose Line Is It Anyway?. He also had his sitcom The Drew Carey Show.

Carey expects his current $165 million fortune to grow since his yearly earnings go up to $12.5 million. In 2020, people saw a different side to Carey because he joined the singing show called The Masked Singer. Sadly, he got eliminated after two episodes.

Howie Mandel, CNBC - $50 million

During the '80s, people knew Howie Mandel for his acting career. He had notable roles in St. Elsewhere and Walk Like a Man. He later found himself getting into hosting, and he became a massive star thanks to his show called Deal or No Deal.

The contestants on the show won massive cash prizes, but Mandel was also a winner since he got paid a big paycheck regularly. Today, his fortune is estimated to be $50 million. Mandel is reportedly going to release a documentary titled The Howie Mandel Project.

Chris Cuomo, CNN - $9 million

Chris Cuomo is one of the most famous faces in journalism. Although he went to school to become an attorney—which he did become eventually—he went on to report on different subjects in the US and the world. Interestingly, he has always tackled controversial issues, bringing light to subjects most people don't want to talk about.

Cuomo is currently the host of CNN's Cuomo PrimeTime, which aims to analyze news. He is known for being very opinionated and unafraid of delivering criticism towards politicians. Showing his versatility, he also started a radio show in 2018 titled Let's Get After It.

Steve Kroft, CBS - $30 Million

Steve Kroft spent over two decades of making money as a journalist/host. This is why many of you might not be surprised to find out that he's worth $30 million. He hosted a popular show called 60 Minutes, but in 2019, he officially announced that he was retiring.

Steve is 74 years old and is probably hoping to spend more time with his family. He will forever be remembered as a notable reporter, and he has a total of nine Emmy Awards to be proud of. Kroft is married to author/journalist Jennet Conant, and they have a son named John, who went to Julliard.

Savannah Guthrie - NBC News, $20 million

Savannah Guthrie has been working on NBC  for years now. Furthermore, she's currently one of the co-hosts of the Today show. Interestingly, she started as one of the hosts for the third hour of the show until she replaced Ann Curry. Nowadays, she co-anchors the show with Hoda Kotb.

Unfortunately, Savannah suffered an injury in her eye in 2019. Apparently, this was caused by an accident that took place while she was with her son. However, as of December 2019, she seems to be recuperating well. Also, she has shared the details of her recovery from surgery with the public.

Jane Lynch, NBC - $16 million

Most of you know Jane Lynch for being one of the main stars of the show called Glee. However, acting hasn't been the only reason why her bank account has been growing significantly. She's the host of the game show called Hollywood Game Night.

Her skills as a host were well recognized, for she already bagged two Daytime Emmy Awards. Lynch is currently estimated to be worth a total of $16 million. Even if she's a successful host, we doubt she'll stop acting since she can earn $80K per episode. The next show she's starring in is titled Space Force.

Alec Baldwin, ABC - $60 million

Joining the long list of actors who were able to pursue hosting is Alec Baldwin. He hosts a show called Match Game, which first aired in the '60s. The show came back for a reboot in 2016 and made the right choice to hire him as the host.

The show's fifth season will premiere in June 2020, so you can expect to see more of Baldwin on your TV screens. As an actor, his most memorable performances were in 30 Rock and Knots Landing. He's going to star in a new film called Blue Before Blood.

Wayne Brady, ABC - $10 million

Wayne Brady has an impressive portfolio as a host, for he's hosted a game show, a daytime talk show, and a comedy show. He had the most success with his talk show called The Wayne Brady Show, though. He even won a total of two Daytime Emmy Awards because of it.

Brady can afford to buy himself all the nice suits he wants because he has a $10 million fortune as of today. He is also an accomplished actor both on stage and on television. Brady was part of the Kinky Boots Broadway musical, and in 2020, he joined the cast of Black Lightning.

Joy Behar, ABC News - $12 Million

Joy Behar is one of the co-hosts of ABC's daytime talk show, The View, and she is one that has been on the show since its launch in 1997. Although Behar has tried her luck in establishing shows with her name on them (The Joy Behar Show and Late Night Joy), they were all short-lived.

With quite a few acting credits both on film and television, the 77-year-old Behar has been responsible for her luck, making $12 million throughout her career. Given her age and the current global pandemic, Behar has taken time off from The View to be in self-quarantine.

Susan Li, Fox Business Network - $3 Million

As someone born in China, raised in Canada, and working in America, Susan Li's bilingualism comes as no surprise. After earning an economics degree from the University of Toronto, Li went on to work as an associate producer and reporter for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

Over the years, Li, now 34, secured employment at China Central Television, Bloomberg Television, CNBC, and at the latest, Fox Business Network. As a business correspondent, her current job mainly revolves around reporting breaking financial news from the FBN headquarters in New York. Although not officially confirmed, Li's net wealth is said to lie around the borders of $3 million.

Lawrence O’Donnell, MSNBC - $16 Million

Lawrence O'Donnell is a political commentator who had his fair share of controversial comments in the past. He has his own show called The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell that is on its tenth season already as of today. His fortune in the bank grows by at least $4 million yearly.

He is estimated to be worth a total of $16 million today. Outside of hosting, Lawrence has also been successful as a Hollywood producer. He was a writer/producer for the show called The West Wing. He also created the show called Mister Sterling. O'Donnell is currently set to appear in the upcoming This Is Not Normal documentary.

Barbara Walters, ABC News - $170 Million

Barbara Walters takes pride in being one of the first successful women who worked in broadcasting. She was with NBC News during the '60s, and by the mid-'70s, she was working for ABC News. She then had an annual salary that estimated $1 million.

Fast forward to today, she's worth a whopping $170 million and is enjoying being retired. Some of the most popular shows she hosted in the past were The View, ABC Evening News, and Today. It was reported in 2019 that her dementia was getting worse, but she was getting treated for it.

Meredith Vieira, Fox Television Stations - $40 Million

Meredith Vieira is well recognized for the time she spent as one of the hosts of The Today Show. She also served as the host of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire for more than a decade. Her personal fortune is said to be at $40 million as we speak.

She might be 66 years old already, but she isn't entering retirement just yet. You can catch her host Fox Television Stations' game show called 25 Words or Less. The show first aired back in 2018 and was renewed for a second season back in November 2019.

Greta Van Susteren,  Gray Television - $35 Million

From 2002 until 2016, people saw Greta Ann Susteren host the Fox News program titled On the Record w/ Greta Van Susteren. She was already accomplished in her life before getting into hosting because she worked as a civil trial and criminal defense lawyer.

She is currently estimated to be worth $35 million. She might not be with any major network today, but she is still pursuing hosting. She became part of  Gray Television back in 2019, and she was given her own show called  Full Court Press with Greta Van Susteren.

Mélissa Theuriau, M6 - $18 Million

Mélissa Theuriau can easily be mistaken for a model, but she is actually a news anchor and journalist. She is based in France and works for the TV channel called M6. She is proof that anchors outside the US are also paid well because she is currently worth $18 million.

Mélissa isn't selfish when it comes to her wealth because she also engages in charitable activities. She helps educate girls through her organization called La Rose. When she's not appearing on TV, she's busy being a mom to her two kids with her husband, Jamel Debbouze.

Christiane Amanpour, CNN - $12.5 Million

Christiane Amanpour started working for CNN in the '80s and has remained loyal to them ever since. She worked her way up from being an entry-level desk assistant to the channel's Chief International Anchor. She is estimated to have a $12.5 million fortune today.

She previously hosted a show called Amanpour, but the current show she is hosting is titled Amanpour & Company. Amanpour tied the knot with journalist James Rubin in 1998, and they have a son together. Sadly, the two of them decided to get a divorce back in 2018.

NICOLE WALLACE, MSNBC - ESTIMATED $4 MILLION

Nicole Wallace is an exceptional political host and anchor. Nicole was born and raised in California and moved to Florida to pursue her career. At Florida, she achieved great heights by working as a press secretary for Jeb Bush, the state’s Communications Director, and then served George Bush.

She then wrote many books that turned out to be bestsellers like Eighteen Acres: A Novel; It’s Classified: A Novel, and Madam President: A Novel. Her career was further glorified by her contributions to MSNBC and NBC News, ABC Talk Show, The View, etc. Thus, her total net worth can be estimated to be $4 million.

ROBIN MEADE, NEWS REPORTING - ESTIMATED $8 MILLION

Robin Meade caught the public’s eye when she won the title of Miss Ohio and reached the semi-finals of the Miss America pageant. Post her fame; she got offers from numerous firms as a news reporter. After gaining exposure, she works as the lead news anchor for Morning Express With Robin Meade.

Combining the revenues from her reporting career, music industry, and her bestselling book called Morning Sunshine!: How to Radiate Confidence and Feel It Too, her net worth is estimated to be $8 million. Robin has won numerous awards for her outstanding success, like the regional Emmy Award, Lycos’s top 20 most popular TV personalities, etc.

LAURA COATES, OWN - ESTIMATED $1 MILLION

Laura Coates is a successful attorney, host, author, and legal analyst. She has a degree in Bachelors of Arts and a degree in J.D. She started working as an associate attorney and then a federal prosecutor in her early professional career. Next, she joined CNN as a senior legal analyst.

Post conquering the legal world, she hosted two documentaries called The Disappearance of the Millbrook Twins and Murder and Justice: The Case of Martha Moxley. Presently she runs her own show called The Laura Coates Show. Furthermore, she wrote a book named You Have the Right: A Constitutional Guide to Policing the Police that turned out to be a bestseller.

KASIE HUNT, NBC - ESTIMATED $3 MILLION

Kasie Sue Hunt was born in Michigan and brought up in Pennsylvania. After completing her education at colleges like George Washington University, St. John’s College, and the University of Cambridge, she developed a keen interest in politics. She then interned with NBC. Her impeccable skills got her promoted to the national political reporter for Action Press.

Gaining some experience as a reporter, she started hosting shows like Morning Joe, Hardball With Chris Matthews, and With All Due Respect. Her career then took her to new heights when she began her own shows called Katie DC and Way Too Early With Kasie, thus raising her net worth to approximately $3 million.

Stephen Colbert, CBS - $16 Million

Stephen Colbert, who's worth $16 million, is one of the talented comedians in Hollywood who succeeded as a late-night talk show host. His show titled The Late Show with Stephen Colbert has been on air since 2015. He previously had his own Comedy Central show titled The Colbert Report.

He's an accomplished host today because he is a two-time Grammy winner and a nine-time Primetime Emmy Award winner. Colbert is also an author whose book titled I Am America (And So Can You!) made it to the bestselling list of The New York Times.

Nancy Grace, HLN - $25 Million

Nancy Grace hosted her own self-titled show that tackled current affairs and Hollywood news. The show first aired back in 2005 but it officially ended in 2016. Since then, she was able to guest on shows like Home & Family and The Dr. Oz Show.

Her last TV appearance was in Tamron Hall back in 2019. She doesn't really need to pressure herself to be busy anymore since her $25 million fortune allows her to forget any kind of financial worries. In 2019, Grace produced and appeared in the TV movie called Our Christmas Love Song.

Ann Curry, TNT - $10 Million

Ann Curry is dedicated to her career as a reporter. She isn't afraid to cover natural disasters and war zones. She worked for NBC News for more than two decades and was often seen on The Today Show. She left the channel in 2015 and launched a multi-platform media startup.

Ann practiced proper wealth management all these years, and this is why her fortune is at $10 million today. Back in 2019, Curry got to host a new docu-series titled Chasing the Cure. Her IMDb page says she will be appearing in the upcoming United Nations World Food Program: Solving Hunger at Scale documentary.

Bill Maher, HBO - $100 Million

A lot of you know Bill Maher for the different political and religious comments he makes. He has his own HBO show called Real Time with Bill Maher that has been airing since 2003. His yearly earnings are estimated to be around $10 million.

Being paid that much allowed him to grow his personal fortune to a whopping $100 million. He isn't just known for his hosting career, for he has also been able to build a good reputation as a comedian. A fun fact about Maher is that he hasn't gotten married yet despite being 63 years old already.

Jon Stewart, Comedy Central - $100 Million

Jon Stewart spent years letting people know about the news, but he always made you smile or laugh while doing it. Most of you know him for hosting Comedy Central's The Daily Show. However, he officially stepped down as the host of the show back in 2015.

He's now taking a break from hosting and is devoting most of his time to his producing and writing career. He is currently working on a new film called Irresistible. At 57 years old, Jon's net worth is estimated to be somewhere around $100 million.

Dr. Mehmet Oz, Sony Pictures Television - $100 Million

Mehmet Cengiz Öz is a cardiothoracic surgeon who has a popular show called The Dr. Oz Show. The show first aired in 2009, and it's currently on its eleventh season. In fact, his annual salary has jumped up to $20 million already.

People love his show because they get to learn so many new things that they would have never thought of. Dr. Oz is also a successful author for a good number of his publications have made it into the bestseller list of the New York Times. According to his IMDb page, he will be acting in the upcoming film called Trouble Down Under.

Amy Robach, ABC News - $1.5 Million

Amy Robach is one of the beautiful faces you regularly see on Good Morning America. She stepped down from her role as a news anchor on the show in 2018 so that she can start a new career as a co-anchor in the docu-series titled 20/20. 

Her hard work in recent years was worth it because she is worth at least $1.5 million already. Amy doesn't need to worry about bankruptcy as long as she manages the $300K she earns annually well. She is married to actor Andrew Shue, and she is a stepmother to his three sons.

Tamron Hall, ABC - $5 Million

Tamron Hall is truly living such a great life today because she gets to host her own eponymous syndicated talk show. If you didn't know, the show just started airing back in 2019. She previously appeared on shows like Today and NewsNation with Tamron Hall.

She is worth a total of $5 million today, and she is estimated to earn at least $1 million per year. She is married to Steven Greener, who works as a music executive. Back in 2019, the couple was able to welcome their first baby with each other.

Robin Roberts, ABC - $35 million

Robin Roberts started her career as a sports reporter. However, she has become more famous for her role as one of the co-anchors of Good Morning America. She took things to the next level when she opened up about her battle with myelodysplastic syndrome. The coverage earned the team a Peabody Award.

Robin, who is now fully recovered, has a fund that focuses on supporting research of malignant diseases. Considering that she has a fortune estimated at $35 million, we're sure Robin is an expert at managing high amounts of cash. Furthermore, her latest fundraiser to promote this fund's activities was held in December 2019.

Shepard Smith, Fox News - $25 million

Shepard Smith was with Fox News for two decades before resigning in 2019. The news came as a shock to most people. However, others believe it was a long time coming. According to Shepard, he is not in line with the trend followed by the network. This reflects in the low ratings of his show.

Shepard has placed himself as a defender of free journalism. This led him to donate $500,000 to the Committee to Protect Journalists during a charity event. Interestingly, Bill Hemmer will be Shepard's replacement. Hemmer seems to have a less confrontational style than his predecessor.

Katie Couric, Yahoo's Global News - $75 million

Katie Couric is one of the most beloved show hosts in the United States. She has been part of NBC, ABC, and CBS. However, and one of her most famous posts was a co-anchor of the Today show. This, alongside the bestsellers she has published, has helped her amass a fortune estimated at $75 million.

Katie uses her platform to fight for important causes. One of these is bringing awareness about colon cancer. This is because Katie lost her first husband to this disease. Therefore, in December 2019, she went through a colonoscopy with her current husband as a way to check her body and continue to bring awareness.

Anderson Cooper, CNN - $100 million

Anderson Cooper is a very well-respected journalist. Interestingly, he didn't receive any formal training in the area during his time at Yale University as he was majoring in political science. Furthermore, he even had to fake a press pass to be able to do his first reports. This brought him as far as Myanmar.

After reporting on some of the most horrible things taking place around the world, Cooper decided to go back to the States. He became a news anchor for ABC before switching to CNN. In 2008, Cooper became the anchor of Anderson Cooper 360°, this position has consolidated him as one of the best in the industry.

Gayle King, CBS News - $30 million

Gayle King has had numerous jobs within the industry. From broadcasting at a radio station to hosting her talk show on different networks, she has done it all. One of her most successful posts has been her current one with CBS. King is the current anchor of CBS This Morning.

One of her most recent interviews was with Facebook's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg. The first part of this interview aired in December 2019. King has also taken some time during this holiday season to promote body positivity through her social media. King posed for the camera at the beach, making emphasis on not retouching her pictures.

Matt Lauer, NBC - $60 million

Matt Lauer was one of the hosts of The Today Show for 20 years before he was fired. He was known as one of the most famous and successful TV hosts, and he covered important events worldwide. However, accusations of inappropriate conduct at the workplace came to light in 2017.

Lauer's termination was swift. Yet, he has stated that all encounters were extramarital affairs in which both parties participated willingly. Part of this story is used as inspiration for The Morning Show. The series premiered on the streaming TV platform Apple TV, and Steve Carrell plays a part strongly reminiscent of Lauer.

Wolf Blitzer, CNN - $16 million

Another anchor that has had a steady career with one network is Wolf Blitzer. As one of the most respected anchors in the industry, he has been working at CNN since 1990. He started his career as a correspondent in Israel, but soon he was reporting on both American and Israeli news.

Wolf wrote a best-selling book titled Territory of Lies. This was the product of his interviews with Jonathan Pollard, an American Jew charged with spying. As of December 2019, Blitzer is the host of The Situation Room. Proceedings from his writing and his income with the network have increased his fortune to $16 million.

Scott Pelley, CBS - $16 million

In a world in which news anchors often change networks, Scott Pelley decided to build a steady career with CBS. He has been with this network for 30 years—a feat not many journalists have achieved. Pelley was the anchor of Evening News for six years before being suddenly fired from this post.

Although low ratings were given as the reason for Pelley's firing, he has stated that it was his complaint about hostile work conditions that led to this. However, he wasn't let go from the network, and he continues to host 60 Minutes. Aside from his impressive earnings, Pelley has received numerous awards for his work.

Bill Hemmer, Fox News -  $9 million

Bill Hemmer first became interested in broadcasting when he was only in high school. This led him to pursue a career in journalism. Furthermore, he continued to find ways to broadcast and participate in television while he was coursing his studies. His first big network was CNN.

After 10 years on CNN, Bill decided to move to Fox News, where he has been since 2005. As of December 2019, Hemmer is the host of America's Newsroom. However, the network announced he will be replacing Shepard Smith on the 03:00 pm show, which will now be called Bill Hemmer Reports.

Charlie Rose, PBS - $40 million

Charlie Rose had a successful career in news broadcasting. The greater part of his career was spent in both PBS and CBS networks. He was the host of Charlie Rose for 16 years at PBS and a co-anchor for CBS This Morning for five years.

Rose was fired, and his show was canceled in PBS after allegations of harassment came up against him in 2017. Furthermore, his contract with CBS was also terminated. Also, a new lawsuit was pressed against him in 2019 by the professional makeup artist that worked with him for years.

Bret Baier, Fox News - $16 million

Bret Baier has been the host of Special Report with Bret Baier since 2009. Throughout his career, Baier has had the opportunity to visit numerous countries, always bringing in the newest information available to the public. Although he has been a controversial figure at times, his show has one of the best ratings.

Baier signed a new contract with the network in January 2019. According to this, he will hold a position on Fox News for several years, which must have added a nice sum to his account. However, he switched talent agencies in December 2019. Baier might be looking for opportunities aside from reporting the news.

Jimmy Kimmel, ABC Network - $50 Million

Not only adults but even the littlest children know Jimmy Kimmel as the man who gets their parents to steal their Halloween candy. Of course, it's only a segment of his late-night talk show, Jimmy Kimmel Live! airing right around October.

As someone who has received numerous accolades from an even longer list of nominations, Kimmel got the opportunity to host the 2012 and 2016 Primetime Emmy Awards and the 2017 and 2018 Academy Awards ceremonies. Kimmel, who is now 52, holds a sturdy bank account, which gets $15 million deposits annually. Although he is already $50 million rich, any sign of Kimmel's career fading is not in sight.

Jimmy Fallon, NBC Network - $60 Million

Jimmy Fallon is a renowned television personality, not only in America but also around the world. Yes, it became possible with the avid use of YouTube. While the 45-year-old has a substantial career in acting, writing, and comedy behind him, Fallon is mostly famous as the host of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Fallon's time on the cast of Saturday Night Live earned him widespread recognition, before moving on to his success in the present. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Fallon banks $16 million in paychecks every year, which we must tell, is only adding on to his existing fortune of $60 million.

Diane Sawyer, ABC News - $80 million

Diane Sawyer first started to report on the weather before deciding this was too boring for her. Despite her attempts to get involved in broadcasting journalism, she ended up working for the press team of then-President Richard Nixon. She became one of his writers for press releases and helped him write his memoirs.

Later, Diane finally made it onto national TV. She has been on a wide number of shows, including 20/20, 60 Minutes, Primetime Live, and Good Morning America. Despite stepping down as a show host, Diane produces specials and interviews people that are often the subject of celebrity news.

Bill O’Reilly, Fox News - $85 million

Bill O'Reilly was the host of The O'Reilly Factor on Fox News, which brought him great fame and acclaim. Furthermore, this position allowed him to earn millions, with a fortune estimated at $85 million. However, O'Reilly was fired from the network in 2017 after what he did with some of his millions came out.

O'Reilly had spent over $50 million to cover for his actions. This included a $32 million lawsuit settlement paid to a woman who accused him of violating her. Previously, evidence has come out that he had done the same to five more women. Despite this, O'Reilly continued his career in broadcasting and started his podcast.

Steve Doocy, Fox News Channel - $11 Million

Did you know that the famous newscaster Steve Doocy started his career off as a DJ on a radio network? Never give up on your goals, because, today, he makes an annual income of $4 million. Having worked for WCBS-TV, NBC, and ABC networks, Doocy made his way into the workforce of Fox News in 1996.

Almost 25 years later, aged 63, he is still with Fox, hosting the longtime morning show, Fox & Friends. We guess it has been the major contributor to his $11 million fortune. The show was once named the most influential TV show in America by The New York Times.

Rob Marciano, ABC News - $2 Million

After obtaining a meteorology degree from Cornell University, Rob Marciano worked in an array of different television networks. His professional titles over the years include chief meteorologist for KATU-TV and KPLC-TV, weather anchor for WVIT, co-anchor of Entertainment Tonight, and as of July 2014, the senior meteorologist of ABC News.

The now 51-year-old Marciano replaced Ginger Zee, presenting the weather reports on Good Morning America during the weekends. He is currently a father of two beautiful children and a devoted husband to Eryn Marciano, to whom he has been married for a decade. Marciano has managed to accumulate possessions worth up to $2 million over the decades.

Sandra Smith, Fox News Channel - $6 Million

Sandra Smith is not a new face on television. After trying her hand at a few different jobs, Smith finally landed a television career as an on-air reporter for Bloomberg Television. She would later go on to become a reporter for the Fox Business network in 2007.

Smith, now aged 39, makes $3 million annually from the Fox News Channel—far from anything she ever made a trader or an institutional sales director. Although she has appeared on Fox's shows like Imus in the Morning, Fox Business Happy Hours, and Outnumbered in the past, America's Newsroom has been her constant. Her television career has helped her net a $6 million fortune.

Melissa Francis, Fox News Channel & Fox Business Network - $8 Million

Before Melissa Francis tried her luck as a television journalist, she was already a star. As a child, she appeared in two seasons of the historical series, Little House on the Prairie. Her childhood stardom did not hold her back from attending and graduating from Harvard University.

Having appeared in films, many television series, and over 100 commercials, Francis was not new to performing in front of a camera. Therefore, when she got the opportunity to become a television reporter, Francis was quick to grab it. Today, the 47-year-old is a co-host on Fox News Channel's Outnumbered and a newscaster on Happening Now, with a net worth of $8 million.

Conan O’ Brien, TBS Network - $150 Million

The legendary Conan O'Brien began his television career in the '80s, and today, he is worth a whopping $150 million. It was around the same time that he moved to Saturday Night Live as a writer, and subsequently wrote and produced The Simpsons.

Despite the extent of his work, O'Brien's most popular show up to date is Late Night with Conan O'Brien. The 57-year-old also had the merit of presenting The Tonight Show for a short seven months, until he signed a contract with TBS to host Conan. We have to believe that it's going great because what else would you call cashing in a million dollars every month?

Ted Allen, Food Network - $5 Million

Ted Allen has been a well-acclaimed author and television personality since stepping into the career in 2003. He made his television debut on Queer Eye for the Straight Guy (now Queer Eye) on the Bravo network as a food and wine specialist.

As of today, Allen has appeared on a repertoire of shows (a majority of them on Food Network). However, Chopped has been the fan-favorite and longest-running one of them all. At the age of 54, Allen has whipped up a fortune of $5 million, and although it probably wasn't easy, he achieved success while maintaining a healthy marital life with his husband, Barry Rice.

Ree Drummond, Food Network - $50 Million

Ree Drummond's personal life (living and raising a family in a ranch in Oklahoma), is an eventful one, no doubt. So is her professional life, where she is a lifestyle and food blogger, author, and television personality. Drummond's blog, The Pioneer Woman, has secured multiple titles in the Annual Weblog Awards for seven consecutive years (between 2007 and 2013).

In case you're wondering why she made this list, the 51-year-old mother of four has been successfully hosting her cooking show on Food Network since 2011. With many published books, a blog with millions of readers, and a thriving show, it's no surprise that Drummond is worth $50 million.

Valerie Bertinelli, Food Network - $20 Million

Valerie Bertinelli is 59 years old now, but she made a name for herself in showbiz as an adolescent girl. In a very long list of movies, her most celebrated roles are those of Barbara Cooper Royer, Gloria, and Melanie Moretti on One Day at a Time, Touched by an Angel, and Hot in Cleveland, respectively.

Yet, only in 2015 did Bertinelli reveal her hidden culinary skills through Food Network's Valerie's Home Cooking show. Furthermore, the 59-year-old co-presents the competitive series, Kids Baking Championship. It is safe to say that her career has been nothing short of excitement AND money, as her riches add up to $20 million today.

Jerry Springer, Syndicated - $60 Million

It has been almost two decades since Jerry Springer tried his hand in the television industry. The former attorney and politician presented spectators with the tabloid talk program, The Jerry Springer Show, for 27 long years. It surely is impressive as it sums up over a third of his life.

Springer, now 76, bid a hearty farewell to the show in 2018, before moving on to the courtroom show Judge Jerry in 2019. While he has made occasional appearances on movies, Springer's career highlight will always be The Jerry Springer Show. After all, it is what generated $8 million in yearly salaries to facilitate his $60 million fortune today.

Padma Lakshmi, Bravo - $40 Million

Padma Lakshmi is a gorgeous woman who got through many hardships as a child who migrated to America from India. The obstacles have somehow shaped her into her current self, who is none less than a successful and wealthy cookbook author, model, actress, and television show host.

For as long as we can remember, Lakshmi has served as the host of Top Chef on Bravo. It has aired for 17 seasons, out of which Lakshmi hosted 16, banking $50K per episode. At the age of 49, Lakshmi is worth $40 million, which certainly includes revenue from her published books and copious other business endeavors.

Andrew Zimmern, Travel Channel & MSNBC - $8 Million

Here we have Andrew Zimmern, banking his success on a job that many food lovers out there can only dream of. He is a culinary expert and television personality, who gets paid thousands of dollars to eat all kinds of food. Sounds exciting, doesn't it? It comes with a catch because sometimes Zimmern has to try the weirdest food on earth.

The 58-year-old is well-known for showcasing his exceptional presentation skills on television in programs like Bizarre Food America on the Travel Channel, and since recently, What's Eating America on MSNBC. Zimmern reportedly takes home $35K per episode on Bizarre Food America, all while flaunting his $8 million fortune.

Tom Bergeron, ABC Network - $16 Million

Born in Haverhill, Massachusetts, Tom Bergeron is a renowned television personality, best known for delivering America's Funniest Home Videos. Having started his career as a DJ on a local radio station, it is safe to infer that the 64-year-old has scored a successful career.

Bergeron presented the said show for fifteen seasons, and since 2015, he has hosted Dancing with the Stars. The credits under his name, however, extend to make a list of other films and series. He currently holds a net worth of $16 million, while also banking $150K per episode on DWTS. There are about 11 episodes in a season, so you can do the math.

Phil Keoghan, CBS Network - $16 Million

Considering many people fantasize about traveling the world but are held back financially, we have to say that Phil Keoghan is living the dream. As the host of CBS's The Amazing Race, the 52-year-old gets to travel countries, all expenses paid, while also pocketing $100K per episode filmed.

Born in Lincoln, New Zealand, Keoghan managed to secure the fifth rank in Celebrity Net Worth's list of Top 10 Highest Paid Reality TV Show Hosts. We have got to applaud the fact that Keoghan made a fortune of $16 million by juggling work with his personal life, in which he has a wife and a daughter in her mid-twenties.

Jeff Probst, CBS Network - $40 Million

Every time you hear the catchphrase, "the tribe has spoken," remember to think of Jeff Probst. The long hours that he has clocked in to perfect the presentation of Survivor is genuinely inspirational. Probst has hosted the said reality competition since its launch in 2000.

If you ever come across yourself doubting his talents, remember that he took home the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Host of a Reality-Competition Program for four consecutive years between 2008 and 2011. Probst also probably doesn't care about what anyone thinks because he possesses $40 million, with $8 million being added to his bank account every year.

Sara Haines, ABC Network - $6 Million

If you haven't noticed it already, Sara Haines has the most welcoming smile that pairs perfectly well with her youthful glow. At the age of 42, she represented a third of the ABC daytime talk show, Strahan, Sara and Keke, which recently went into hiatus following the global coronavirus outbreak.

Luckily for Haines, she could spend her time in isolation for as long as necessary, given her fortune of $6 million. The former correspondent of NBC's The Today Show currently resides in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and three children.

Ann Coulter, Syndicated - $8.5 Million

Ann Coulter is a specialist political commentator who first earned prominence for her criticism of the Bill Clinton administration. As of today, she is also a The New York Times best-selling author and columnist for Universal Press Syndicate. Unlike others, her extreme political views and comments have garnered her fame.

With at least 15 books published, which have sold millions of copies, Coulter's $8.5 million wealth makes sense. Even though she isn't in contract with a particular network, she often appears on television and radio shows. At the end of the day, as a single woman, Coulter gets to relish in her riches all by herself.

Katherine Timpf, Fox Nation - $1 Million

Only a decade ago did Katherine Timpf graduate magna cum laude from Hillsdale College. Her work and achievements in ten years are spectacular, even more so as she is only 31 years old. Timpf's career beginnings mark her work at The Washington Times and NASA's Third Rock Radio.

Residing in New York, Timpf now co-hosts Tyrus and Timpf, a podcast on Fox News Radio, while also hosting Sincerely, Kat on Fox Nation. Working constantly towards achieving greater heights in her career, Timpf is currently with a net worth of approximately a million dollars.

Elisabeth Hasselbeck, ABC Network & Fox News Channel - $16 Million

Formerly a designer at Puma, Elisabeth Hasselbeck became known to the world as an American television personality. During the decade between 2003 and 2013, she was a regular face on The View. As a co-host of the said ABC talk show, Hasselbeck secured a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host in 2009.

Although she has gotten into a fair share of arguments on air over the years, they have all been worth it, as she held riches worth $16 million at the time of her retirement in 2015. While on the team of The View and later Fox & Friends, Hasselbeck made $3 million annually.

Meghan McCain, ABC News - $4 Million

Meghan McCain's looks and presentation skills alone can make you sit in front of the television for longer than you'd want to. Since graduating from Columbia University, McCain has endorsed her father, John McCain, in his 2008 battle for the presidency against Barack Obama. Well, we all know how that ended.

Since then, she has worked as a writer for The Daily Beast, authored three books, and has strengthened her resume having worked for MSNBC, Fox News, and currently, ABC. The 35-year-old McCain has been co-hosting The View since 2017. Through all of her endeavors, McCain has made $4 million so far.

Harris Faulkner, Fox News Channel - $6 Million

Since obtaining a degree in mass communications from the University of California, Harris Faulkner has found her calling in journalism. Starting as a freelance writer for LA Weekly, Faulkner gradually climbed the ladder of success to arrive at her current state of fame and wealth.

The 54-year-old's career is now in peak, for she has been serving as a regular co-host of the well-received daytime news and talk show, Outnumbered, since 2014. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Fox News Channel pays Faulkner an approximate salary of $2 million every year, which only adds to her $6 million fortune.

Brooke Baldwin, CNN - $1.5 million

When we look back at Brooke Baldwin's career, it is clear that she switched jobs frequently during her amateur years. Beginning in 2001, she worked at WVIR-TV, WOWK-TV, and WTTG, before finally landing what is probably the most remarkable job of her career, at CNN.

Since joining the network, Baldwin has never looked back, and we see no reason why she has to, given her annual income ranging from $50K to $150K. The 40-year-old has anchored CNN Newsroom with Brooke Baldwin ever since she signed an employment contract with the network. Her net worth stands at around $1.5 million.

Suzy Kolber, ESPN2 - $18 Million

Throughout her entire career working on television, Suzy Kolber has specialized in sports. While still attending the University of Miami in the '80s, Kolber worked as a sports director for Dynamic Cable. Upon graduation, Kolber switched to CBS Sports, followed by WTVJ-TV and WPLG-TV.

Kolber began work at ESPN2 since its launch in 1993, moved to Fox Sports, only to go back to ESPN2. The mother of one currently serves as a sportscaster, football sideline reporter, and co-producer on the network, reportedly banking around $3 million annually. Although the figures are not confirmed, her net worth supposedly stands at $18 million.

Andrea Kremer, NFL Network & Fox NFL - $4 Million

We are not sticking to stereotypes, but the fact that Andrea Kremer is one of the very few and most accomplished female sports journalists is not news. Marking her career's success are many awards, among which are two Emmy Awards. She and Hannah Storm will go down in history as the first all-women booth to call an NFL game.

In the present, at the age of 61, Kremer works for both Fox NFL hosting Thursday Night Live and NFL Network as Chief Correspondent. We like to believe that with a fulfilled career, generating half a million dollars every year, and a fortune of $4 million, Kremer's life is fabulous.

Michelle Beadle, ESPN- $4 Million

The 44-year-old Michelle Beadle is a sports journalist and host whose most recent place of work was at ESPN. While we're not entirely certain about the next journey the 45-year-old may embark on, we know for sure that she won't have a hard time finding work.

Born in Italy, Beadle was widely recognized for her time co-hosting Get Up!, SportsNation, and Winners Bracket. There's no doubt that Beadle multiplied the number of viewers for ESPN, hence why they paid her a whopping $600K in salaries every year. We'll have to wait and see what her next step would be, and until then, she has $4 million to survive.

Stephen A. Smith, ESPN - $16 Million

Stephen A. Smith is a journalist, television and radio host, specializing in sports. At the age of 53, he is currently among ESPN's highest-paid employees, raking in between $8 to $10 million per year. We can only dream of the life Smith is living with that kind of money, with $16 million up for grabs at any time.

Since 2019, after ESPN won UFC's broadcasting contract, Smith has served as a UFC commentator too. The expertise that sportscasters possess is truly underrated, don't you think? Smith's presentation skills are not limited to the topic of sports, though. In 2020, he covered the Oscars after-party on ABC.

Samantha Ponder, ESPN - $12.5 Million

Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Samantha Ponder's career hit the jackpot only after moving to New York. Her first job in broadcasting was as an intern on ABC Sports Radio, followed by ABC-TV, Liberty Flames, Fox Sports Network, and, ultimately, ESPN.

The 35-year-old now resides in Austin, Texas, and serves as a sideline reporter on ESPN's Longhorn Network. With money flooding her bank account and possessions netting at $12.5 million, Ponder lives a comfortable life with her husband, Christian Ponder, and their three children. Add her husband's wealth in, and extravagant is the word you'll be looking for.

Chris Wallace, Fox News - $12 million

Chris Wallace's gene inheritance involves being a correspondent. He is the son of Mike Wallace, who was a reporter for 60 Minutes. More importantly, his step-father was Bill Leonard, who was the president of CBS News. Leonard had a much more important presence in Chris' life, as he introduced him to the business.

Wallace worked as an assistant at CBS. However, when it was time to start his career as a journalist, he went to NBC, where he worked for 14 successful years. After this time, he made the change to ABC. After another 14 years, he landed on Fox News, where he has been since 2003.

Tucker Carlson, Fox - $20 Million

Tucker Carlson must really be thankful for the job he has in Fox News because he gets to call himself a millionaire. His total fortune today is said to be at $10 million. Having his own show called Tucker Carlson definitely plays a big part in how his affluence grew over the years.

Back in the 2000s, he spent a couple of years working for CNN and MSNBC. He is also an accomplished writer. He penned popular publications like Partisans and Parasites: My Adventures in Cable News. His other books also sport long titles, so he clearly has a penchant for them.

Wendy Williams, CBS - $40 million

Wendy Williams first gained popularity for her work as a radio host. She reeled in tons of viewers because of her intriguing conversations with some big names in Hollywood. She later made it onto television and is currently continuing to host her talk show called The Wendy Williams Show.

Her yearly income is estimated to be at $10 million, bringing her total wealth to $40 million at the moment. Williams also experienced a tremendous amount of success as an author. Apart from that, she got to create clothing, wig, and jewelry lines as well.

David Muir, ABC - $7 million

David Muir is the host of ABC's World News Tonight, which is currently the number 1 news show in the United States. After he succeeded Diane Sawyer as the anchor of the show in 2014, ratings skyrocketed. This was the first time in six years that ABC managed to beat NBC's Nightly News.

As of December 2019, Muir is one of the most recognizable anchors out there. His investigative skills have earned him numerous awards since he first started reporting for local television. Furthermore, he has made long-lasting investigations, such as a project reporting on heroin addiction. This lasted for an entire year and earned him an award.