Every year the BBC releases its annual salary report, revealing the highest-earning presenters within the broadcasting company. In keeping with tradition, the broadcaster is set to announce its annual report this summer, with Huw Edwards expected to be named as the highest-earning newsreader, despite having been suspended in July 2023.
As the BBC prepares to publish the report in the coming months, take a look at the 2022-23 list. These are the top five earners at the BBC…
Gary Lineker
Gary Lineker is the BBC's highest-paid presenter. As a result of his duties on Match of the Day as well as his coverage of major sporting events including the Premier League, FA Cup and World Cup 2022, he earns between £1,350,000-£1,354,999 per year.
© Photo: BBCBased on the BBC's report, the 62-year-old's salary for 2023 is exactly the same as it was in 2022. However, it does indicate a pay decrease from Gary's 2020-21 salary of £1,360,000-£1,364,999.
Fans may be surprised to learn that BBC stars Graham Norton and Claudia Winkleman have not been included on this year's list. However, it's worth noting that their shows are produced by companies like BBC studios which are technically run externally to the BBC.
Zoe Ball
Zoe Ball has become a household name thanks to her gig on Radio 2's Zoe Ball Breakfast Show, and she also led the Radio 2 Terry Wogan Tribute.
Snagging the second spot on the list of BBC's highest-paid presenters, Zoe is currently receiving £980,000-£984,999. Much like her colleague, Gary Lineker, the mum-of-two's salary has remained exactly the same as it was last year.
© Stuart C. WilsonBack in 2020-21, Zoe was taking home a slightly higher income of £1,130,000-£1,134,999.
Alan Shearer
Match of the Day star Alan Shearer has snagged a spot in the top three. For his work on the popular football show, plus his coverage of the Premier League, FA Cup and World Cup 2022, he has a salary of £445,000-£449,999.
© GettyAlan's earnings remain the same as they were between 2021 and 2022.
Huw Edwards
Huw Edwards came in fourth place, with a salary between £435,000-£439,999.
The presenter, who was suspended from the BBC last year, is known for previously presenting the News at Six and News at Ten, as well as special coverage of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral and the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
From 2021-22, he was paid £410,000-£414,999 per year, meaning that the TV star has banked a pay rise of £25,000 for 2023.
According to a recent report by The Times, Huw is still expected to be named as the BBC’s highest-earning newsreader almost a year after was accused of exchanging inappropriate messages with a younger man.
© GettyStephen Nolan
Irish presenter Stephen Nolan is known and loved for presenting The Nolan Show on Radio Ulster, Nolan Live on BBC One (Northern Ireland) and The Stephen Nolan Show on 5 Live.
© BBCAs a result, the 49-year-old receives £400,000-£404,999 per annum.
