Salary Reveal: The Annual Incomes Of The Top Journalists And Sportscasters

Published on 04/12/2023
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Jim Nantz – $6.5 Million

Jim Nantz’s contract with CBS Sports pays him $6.5 million per year. That was the figure on file until the summer of 2021, when his contract expired. His salary has not been disclosed since signing an extension deal with the network at the end of 2021. He has been a member of the CBS Sports team since 1985, and is most known for announcing the network’s coverage of the NCAA March Madness and The Masters. Nantz co-called the 2019 and 2021 Super Bowls with Tony Romo. He also makes a living from The Calling, a wine label he co-founded with Peter Deutsch.

Jim Nantz – $6.5 Million

Jim Nantz – $6.5 Million

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Howie Long — $4 Million

Howie Long found work in the broadcasting and acting sectors after a 12-year stint as a defensive end for the Oakland / Los Angeles Raiders. His accomplishments include Super Bowl XVIII champion and eight-time Pro Bowler. He retired after the 1993 season and went into acting, appearing in “Firestorm,” “Broken Arrow,” and “That Thing You Do!” Long was also a Radio Shack spokesperson and starred in advertisements with Teri Hatcher. He later settled with Fox Sports, where he provided NFL coverage, earning him a Sports Emmy Award. Long excels in the finance sector, as seen by his $4M annual salary.

Howie Long — $4 Million

Howie Long — $4 Million

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