For years, the faces of BBC Breakfast have been a constant in our morning routines, guiding us through the day's top headlines with familiar warmth and professionalism.
But have you ever wondered how much the hosts take home every year? The BBC has published its annual list of the salaries of some of its top-paid stars. From former Radio 2 Breakfast host Scott Mills to BBC political editor Laura Kuenssberg, some of the nation's most recognisable broadcasters feature on the list – including the main hosts of BBC Breakfast.
Keep reading to find out just how much they earned in the 2025-26 financial year, according to the BBC's accounts.
© James StackNaga Munchetty
Naga Munchetty takes the eighth spot on the list, sitting behind Radio 4's Today host Justin Webb and Match of the Day's Alan Shearer.
The 51-year-old earned between £360,000 and £364,999 - up from £355,000 to £359,999 last year.
Naga, who hosts BBC Breakfast alongside Charlie Stayt every Thursday to Saturday, earned between £345,000 and £349,999 in the 2023-24 financial year, and between £335,000 and £339,999 the previous year.
Alongside BBC Breakfast, which she joined in 2014, Naga also hosts Radio 5 Live's Naga Munchetty show from Monday to Wednesday.
© BBC/James StackJon Kay
Jon Kay takes the 43rd spot on the list, behind Live presenter Matt Chorley.
Jon, 56, took home between £225,000 and £229,999 – a decrease from £240,000 and £244,999 the previous year.
The presenter, who hosts BBC Breakfast with Sally Nugent from Monday to Wednesday, also presents Radio 4's Saturday Live, as well as the Radio 4 programmes Any Answers, Pick of the Week and Last Word.
© TwitterRachel Burden
Rachel Burden, who places 46th on the list, earned between £215,000 and £219,999.
The 51-year-old, who recently announced her departure from BBC Breakfast, took home more money the previous year: £220,000 to £224,999.
Alongside BBC Breakfast, Rachel also appears on 5 Live Breakfast and Cafe Hope podcast.
© James StackSally Nugent
Taking the 58th spot, Sally Nugent earned between £200,000 and £204,999, which is the same as the previous year.
The 54-year-old, who lives in Manchester, has been a regular face on our TV screens since joining BBC Breakfast in October 2021 following the departure of Louise Minchin.
© James Stack/BBCCharlie Stayt
Charlie Stayt, who has hosted BBC Breakfast since 2006, earned the least among his co-stars, taking home between £190,000 and £194,999.
The 64-year-old broadcaster, who placed 65th on the list, presents the show from Thursday to Saturday each week.
