Highest paid news anchors 2017
According to various sources, including Forbes and TV Guide, here are some of the highest-paid news anchors in 2017:
- Anderson Cooper (CNN) - $12 million Anderson Cooper is a renowned journalist and anchor of CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360°". He has been a prominent figure in the news industry for over two decades and has won numerous awards for his reporting.
- Sean Hannity (Fox News) - $11 million Sean Hannity is a conservative commentator and anchor of Fox News' "Hannity". He is one of the most popular and highest-paid hosts on the network.
- Bill O'Reilly (Fox News) - $10 million Bill O'Reilly was a prominent anchor and commentator on Fox News until his departure in 2017. He was known for his conservative views and his popular show "The O'Reilly Factor".
- Megyn Kelly (NBC News) - $9 million Megyn Kelly is a journalist and anchor who joined NBC News in 2017. She previously worked at Fox News, where she was a prominent anchor and commentator.
- Lester Holt (NBC News) - $8 million Lester Holt is a journalist and anchor who has been with NBC News for over two decades. He anchors the network's flagship evening news program, "NBC Nightly News".
- Wolf Blitzer (CNN) - $7 million Wolf Blitzer is a journalist and anchor who has been with CNN for over three decades. He anchors the network's "The Situation Room" and is known for his in-depth reporting on politics and international affairs.
- Bret Baier (Fox News) - $6 million Bret Baier is a journalist and anchor who has been with Fox News for over two decades. He anchors the network's "Special Report" and is known for his reporting on politics and national security.
- Martha Raddatz (ABC News) - $5 million Martha Raddatz is a journalist and anchor who has been with ABC News for over two decades. She anchors the network's "This Week" and is known for her reporting on politics and international affairs.
- George Stephanopoulos (ABC News) - $4 million George Stephanopoulos is a journalist and anchor who has been with ABC News for over two decades. He anchors the network's "Good Morning America" and is known for his reporting on politics and national security.
- Chuck Todd (NBC News) - $3 million Chuck Todd is a journalist and anchor who has been with NBC News for over two decades. He anchors the network's "Meet the Press" and is known for his reporting on politics and national security.
Note: These figures are based on various sources, including Forbes, TV Guide, and other media outlets, and may not reflect the anchors' current salaries.