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

Published on 04/12/2023
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Mike Greenberg – $6.5 Million

Michael a.k.a. “Mike” Robinette Greenberg was the host of ESPN’s daily news show “SportsCenter.” He also co-hosted the ESPN Radio show “Mike & Mike” with fellow sportscaster Mike Golic. He hosts “Greeny” and “Get Up!” on the same radio station. Greenberg co-hosted the tense competition series “Battle of the Network Stars” with Joe Tessitore. His previous television appearances include hosting “Duel,” an ABC game program, and co-starring in the 2008 radio serial “Guiding Light.” As an author, he published his third book, “My Father’s Wives,” in 2015. Greenberg earns an estimated $6.5 million each year.

Mike Greenberg – $6.5 Million

Mike Greenberg – $6.5 Million

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Piers Morgan — $67 Million

Piers Morgan, most known for his work on “Good Morning Britain,” dominated the media sector as a writer, journalist, and TV personality. Rupert Murdoch’s “News of the World” served as the launchpad for his career as an editor after he wrote freelance stories for The Sun in the 1980s. Morgan joined News Corp in 2022, and his responsibilities include writing columns for the New York Post and The Sun. According to the Press-Gazette, Morgan earns £50 million ($67.686 million) per year and claims that his total fortune will be $346 million by 2021. This places him near the top of the list of the highest-paid media professionals in the United Kingdom.

Piers Morgan — $67 Million

Piers Morgan — $67 Million

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