TV Host Salaries: Find Out How Much Some Of The Hardest-Hitting News Anchors & Talk Show Hosts Earn Each Year
Bill Maher – $10 Million
Bill Maher is undoubtedly one of the most successful TV personalities, best known for hosting “Politically Incorrect” on ABC. He is equally known for headling “Real Time with Bill Maher” on HBO, and the show’s 20th season went on air in January 2022. As a comedian, Comedy Central ranked him 38th on their list of the “100 greatest stand-up comedians.”
His socio-political commentary and satire place him on a top-tier paygrade that sees him pocket $10M annually. A savvy businessman, a chunk of his wealth also comes from the sound decision he made in 2012 to invest in New York Mets. The Primetime Emmy Award winner also received a Hollywood Walk of Fame in September 2010.
Joy Behar – $7 Million
Best known as the co-host for “The View” on ABC, Joy Behar is the only original panelist who regularly appears on the daytime talk show. She functions in more than one capacity working as a comedian and writer for multiple children’s books like “My Kind of Dog” and a collection of humorous stories and essays titled “Joy Shtick.”
Her career started in show business in the ’80s as a receptionist before joining “Good Morning America” as a producer. In December 2020, she showcased her production “A Totally Disrespectful Evening of Short Plays,” which is available for digital rental. Behar’s talent enabled her to join the elite club of wealthy on-screen individuals with a stipend of $7M per year.
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