The total bill for the BBC's executive board, including non-executives, was 4.3m, which is a drop from 4.8m the year prior. All rights reserved. From June, most over 75s will have to pay the 154.50 fee if they want to watch television. Jet Blast - BBC Sports presenters salaries - Does the BBC, as a publicly funded body, not have some duty to create talent rather than "buy it in"? Check out our TV Guide. "New equal pay cases are still emerging and staff are yet to have confidence that pay inequality is in the past.". Sports presenter Gabby Logan has seen a salary increase of roughly 60,000, while BBC political editor Laura Kuenssberg is up by around 30,000. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Three of the top 10 are women, with Claudia Winkleman and Vanessa Feltz also making the list. Placing and salaries of sports presenters/pundits 1 Gary Lineker 1,350,000-1,354,999 3 Alan Shearer 450,000-454,999 20 Jason Mohammad His estimated net worth ranges from 20 million to 24 million. {:}NTX8s"kU|Y2.UvP_bs|`j9|^V5=s9}M"+Dr95HT~Oa><4]z_VBXk`tY[@}oQ@T>?Lc\]+ ]s{/=Teyuu!j$2qafJte'$3ZE&,UayqvOR l-
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0OEB9dI`*a+EJ2aQS w-]i*:atWk. Dan took over from Bill Turnbull as the presenter of BBC Breakfast in February 2016. Lineker has previously had his salary defended by Charlotte Moore, the BBC's chief content officer. The BBC will be releasing a report that shows we have made a difference to the public during this challenging period. You can now get all of the need-to-know news sent straight to your inbox by signing up for our free WalesOnline newsletter. Sopel said that he was incandescent when he learned the news. Graham Norton was the biggest faller, having missed out on the cancelled Eurovision last year and leaving his slot on BBC Radio 2. Claudia Winkleman: 370,000 - 374,999, 10. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Tthe Match of the Day host's 1,360,000-1,364,999 salary is actually down from last year's 1,754,999 benchmark. The BBC has released its latest salary list, revealing the earnings of its highest-paid talent during the 2020-2021 period, which includes Gary Lineker, who once again tops the list, Zoe Ball and Huw Edwards. Charlie Stayt who presents BBC Breakfast at the weekend has not been affected by the new statistics as his salary has remained the same as in 2019. Katies association with BBC family spans for more than four years since July 2017. For example, our pay bill for top talent is down by 10 percent. 2,200,000-2,249,999 Chris Evans, Presenter 1,750,000 - 1,799,999 Gary Lineker, Presenter 850,000-899,999 Graham Norton, Presenter 700,000-749,999 Jeremy Vine, The former England international's salary dropped ever so slightly as he earned 1.36m the year prior, which came after he took a pay cut from 1.75m. The Conservative Party pledged to retain free TV Licences for over 75s until 2022 in its 2015 election manifesto. Last year, the BBC spent 27.1M on its talent. Shearer's fellow former England striker Gary Lineker earned the most. 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In 2018, it emerged that a number of the BBCs leading male presenters, including Sopel, had agreed to have their pay cut as a result. WebThe BBC publishes details of salaries, expenses, gifts, hospitality and declaration of personal interests for all senior leaders who earn 150,000 or more per year, as well as In February, it was announced that Sopel and his BBC colleague Emily Maitlis are leaving the broadcaster to host a joint radio show and podcasts for rival network LBC. Zoe Ball - 1,360,000-1,364,999 Radio 2's Zoe Ball Breakfast Show Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker remains at the top of the list, 1. Radio 2 presenter Jeremy Vine has seen the biggest year-on-year cut in salary. None of this means the BBC is complacent. To have everybody suddenly knowing what you earn feels [like] a violation of your privacy, he said. Gary Lineker once again tops the list of the highest-paid stars, Keep up to date with the latest stories with our WalesOnline newsletter. 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RRStri# It is understood Huw earns as much as 415,000 a year but has taken two pay cuts over the past three years as "the BBC seeks to reduce presenter salaries", Deadline reported. Chris Evans: 1,250,000 - 1,254,999, 9. MORE : BBC slashes ratio of highest-paid male to female stars as Zoe Ball shoots up 2020 rich list, MORE : Gary Lineker fires back at haters as he tops BBC rich list again despite huge pay cut, Radio star Declan Pierce rushed to hospital after suffering brain haemorrhage, Katie Price causes major headache for Channel 4 bosses as she quits TV comeback at last minute, Idris Elba says its stupid to criticise him for not calling himself a Black actor, Jimmy Savile victim shocked by Steve Coogans disgusting portrayal in BBC drama The Reckoning, Charlotte Crosby warned after sharing intimate details of daughter Albas birth on national TV. The director-general has said the corporation would be 'open to a conversation' with the Government about retaining free licences for over-75s. Rural crime task force recovers more than 1m in stolen agricultural equipment since 2020, The Northumberland Partnership Against Rural Crime has received "landmark funding", Gateshead domestic violence thug tried to asphyxiate partner with mop pole, Tony Rackstraw, of Gateshead, caused the woman to pass out using the mop and she came round to find him stamping on her. Claudia Winkleman, who replaced Graham Norton as BBC Radio 2's Saturday morning host, does not feature on the list this year, with her salary from hosting Strictly Come Dancing not included because it is a BBC Studios production. Here is the list of everyone who earned above 150,000 at the BBC in 2020-2021 whose salaries have been published. See below for the BBCs top 10 best-paid stars: Gary Lineker: 1,360,000- 1,364,999 Zoe Ball: 1,130,000-1,134,999 Steve Wright: 465,000-469,999 Huw Sports presenter Gary Lineker was the highest paid BBC employee, with an approximated income of 1.36 million British pounds. Stephen Nolan, Presenter. If youve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with theMetro.co.ukentertainment team by emailing us[emailprotected], calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page wed love to hear from you. Average viewing dropped from eight hours 11 minutes in 2020/21 to seven hours 12 minutes in 2021/22, although part of that fall may be explained by people watching less than they did during the height of the pandemic. The journalist who worked for the BBC for 39 years said he first heard about the voluntary pay cut from his colleagues on the Today programme. 6 Music host Lauren Laverne is up around 75,000, while Radio 4 Today programme presenters Martha Kearney (45,000) and Mishal Husain (35,000) have also seen their salaries increase. By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. Speaking during the launch of the report, Mr Davie said: "I am not going to give information on the specifics of the conversations. 1. 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Gary Lineker 1,360,000 to 1,364,999 previously 1,750,000 to 1,754,999, Zoe Ball 1,130,000 to 1,134,999 previously 1,360,000-1,364,999 (actual pay is 980k), Steve Wright 465,000 to 469,999 previously 475,000-479,999, Huw Edwards 425,000 to 429,000 previously 465,000-469,999, Fiona Bruce 405,000 to 409,999 previously 450,000 to 454,999, Stephen Nolan 405,000 to 409,999 previously 390,000 to 394,999, Vanessa Feltz 390,000 to 394,999 previously 405,000 to 409,999, Lauren Laverne 395,000 to 399,999 no change, Scott Mills 375,000 to 379,999 previously 345,000 to 349,999, Greg James 310,000 to 314,999 previously 275,000 to 279,999, Alan Shearer 390,000 to 394,999 no change, Ken Bruce 365,000-369,999 previously 385,000 to 389,999, Andrew Marr 335,000 to 339,999 previously 360,000 to 364,999, Emily Maitlis 325,000 to 329,999 previously 370,000 to 374,999, George Alagiah 325,000 to 329,000 no change, Dan Walker 295,000 to 299,999 previously 260,000 to 269,999, Jo Whiley 295,000 to 299,999 previously 280,000 to 284,999, Jeremy Vine 295,000 to 299,999 previously on 320,000 to 324,999, Nicky Campbell 295,000 to 299,999 previously on 300,000 to 304,999, Sophie Raworth 280,000 to 284,999 previously 275,000 to 279,999, Mishal Husain 275,000 to 279,999 previously 265,000 to 269,999, Sara Cox 270,000 to 274,999 previously 275,000 to 279,999, Evan Davis 270,000 to 274,999 previously 275,000 to 279,999, Jason Mohammed 270,000 to 274,999 previously 285,000 to 289,999, Nick Robinson 270,000 to 274,999 previously on 295,000 to 299,000, Laura Kuenssberg 260,000 to 264,999 previously on 290,000 to 294,999, Justin Webb 255,000 to 259,999 previously on 250,000 to 259,999, Naga Munchetty 255,000 to 259,999 previously 195,000 to 199,999, Martha Kearney 250,000 to 254,999 previously 255,000 to 259,999, Mark Chapman 250,000 to 254,999 previously 245,000 to 249,999, Sarah Montague 245,000 to 249,999 previously 250,000 to 254,999, Emma Barnett 240,000 to 244,999 previously 260,000 to 264,999, Amol Rajan 240,000-244,999 previously 205,000 to 209,999, Nick Grimshaw 240,000-249,999 no change, Jon Sopel 230,000 to 234,999 previously 235,00 to 239,999, Trevor Nelson 230,000 to 234,999 previously 220,000 to 224,999, Tina Daheley 225,000 to 229,999 previously on 255,000 to 259,999, Jeremy Bowen 220,000 to 224,999 no change, Katya Adler 220,000 to 229,999 previously 210,000 to 214,999, Mary Berry 215,000 to 219,999 no change, Kirsty Wark 210,000 to 214,999 previously 215,000 to 219,999, Faisal Islam 205,000 to 209,999 previously 155,000 to 159,999, Fergal Keane 205,000 to 209,999 no change, Clive Myrie 205,000 to 209,999 previously 215,000 to 219,999, Rachel Burden 205,000 to 209,999 previously on 175,000 to 179,999, Louis Theroux 200,000 to 204,999 not on list previously so less than 150,000, Jermaine Jenas 195,000 to 199,999 previously 200,000 to 204,999, Charlie Stayt 190,000-194,999 no change, Simon Jack 190,000-194,999 no change, Mark Easton 190,000-194,999 185,000 to 189,999, Sarah Smith 185,000-189,999 not previously on list so less than 150,000, Louise Minchin 185,000-189,999 previously 215,000 to 219,999, Jonathan Agnew 175,000 to 179,999 previously 170,000 to 174,999, Michael Vaughan 175,000 to 179,999 not in last years list so less than 150,000, Reeta Chakrabarti 175,000 to 179,999 previously 180,000 to 184,999, Annie Mac 170,000 to 174,999 no change, Victoria Derbyshire -170,000 to 174,999 down from 215,000 to 219,999, Ben Brown 170,000 to 174,999 up from 165,000 to 169,999, Clara Amfo 165,000 to 169,000 previously on 155,000 to 159,999, Gabby Logan 165,000 to 169,999 previously 185,000 to 189,999, Shaun Keaveny 160,000 to 164,999 no change, Orla Guerin 160,000 to 164,999 no change, Graham Norton 155,000-159,999 previously 725,000 to 729,999, Steve Lamacq 155,000 to 159,999 previously 150,000 to 154,999, Joanna Gosling 155,000 to 159,999 previously 150,000 to 159,999, Isa Guha 150,000 to 154,999 not in last years list so less than 150,000, Nihal Arthanayke 150,000 to 154,999 previously 170,000 to 174,999, Winifred Robinson 150,000 to 154,999 not on previous list so less than 150,000, Mary Anne Hobbs 150,000 to 154,999 no change, Carolyn Quinn 150,000 to 154,999 no change, Claudia Winkleman below 150,000 and no longer on list previously 365,000 to 369,999, John McEnroe below 150,000 and no longer on list previously 195,000 to 199,999. Vanessa Feltz: 355,000 - 359,999 and Jason Mohammad: 355,000 - 359,999. Jason Mohammad, another presenter, is the 20th highest earner, taking home between 285,000-289,999. Other stars included in the top 10 include Alan Shearer, Steve Wright, Stephen Nolan, Huw Edwards, Fiona Bruce, Vanessa Feltz, Scott Mills and Greg James. Here is everything you need to know ahead of Newcastle United's away clash vs Manchester City. Rachel Burden - 5 Live Breakfast / BBC Breakfast. She is responsible for controlling the budget of 1.4billion a year. Here's the full salaries from Ken Bruce, who is number 11 on the list, onwards: Looking for something else to watch? The BBC has revealed its top earning stars across the previous financial year, with Gary Lineker topping the list for the fifth year in a row. Mark Chapman is 31st on the list, earning around 250,000-254,999. and firing back at his haters after the news. Only those receiving Pension Credit will still qualify for a new licence from next June, under the plans. Sign up to be the first to know about breaking stories and new series! BBC director-general Tim Davie has said discussions with the broadcaster's top on-air talent over reducing their pay packets were "mutual and constructive". The task is not complete, we are not complacent, but we are well on our way.". The BBC has shared the statistics for the split between their highest-paid male and female stars including those who present BBC Breakfast. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Welsh presenter Jason Mohammed has also seen his pay slashed from 355,000-359,999 in 2018/19 to 285,000-289,999. Something went wrong, please try again later. But here are the presenters who earned above 150,000 at the BBC in 2019-2020, and whose salaries have been published in the annual report: Gary Lineker - 1,750,000-1,754,999 ", She also told the Radio Times: "Its about value to the audience in the end, and whether we think that its the right person for the job, with the right level of experience, with the right ability to present in a way that is really accessible, enjoyable and entertaining.". 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BBC slashes ratio of highest-paid male to female stars as Zoe Ball shoots up 2020 rich list, Gary Lineker fires back at haters as he tops BBC rich list again despite huge pay cut, Do not sell or share my personal information. I never signed up for it but now its enforced upon you.. Figures were published in the corporation's latest annual report, which also revealed a sharp drop in the time UK adults spend watching TV every day. Zoe Ball 1,130,000 to 1,134,999 previously 1,360,000-1,364,999 (actual pay is 980k) Welsh presenter Huw Edwards is fourth on the list despite seeing his pay cut from 490,000-494,999 in 2018/19 to 425,000-429,999. Andrew Marr, Presenter. BBC pay 2019-2020: The full list of star salaries. Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw is down around 90,000, Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright has seen a cut of approximately 85,000, and Radio 5 Live presenter Nicky Campbell has had his salary reduced by roughly 70,000. Radio 2 DJ Jo Whiley has seen an increase in her salary to 270,000-274,999: Up around 100,000 on the previous year. Find out who earns what as the BBC reveals a list of the highest earners on their talent pool, from news readers to soap stars. 350,000 - 399,999. Try 12 issues for 1 today - never miss an issue. Enjoy this party classic with an updated RT twist - fun for all the family! BBC newsreader and presenter Huw Edwards has seen his salary reduced by around 30,000, and presenter Andrew Marr has seen a cut of roughly 10,000. Try 12 issues for 1 today - never miss an issue. The figures released by the BBC in 2017 showed that Sopel earned between 200,000 and 249,999. Published: Tuesday, 12th July 2022 at 1:25 pm, BBC pay 2022 full list of salaries and highest-paid stars revealed. Professional Career: BBC Sports, Salary & Many More! ', How many episodes of The Last of Us there are and when the series ends, Do not sell or share my personal information. 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This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Early in the 1990s, he received his big break as a regular panelist and comedian on the BBC Radio 4 program Loose Ends. The numbers revealed a pay gap between the BBCs male and female presenters. Michael Vaughan and Jermaine Jenas earn similar salaries, in and around the 225,000 mark. Gary Lineker - 1,750,000-1,754,999. Hannah and Jay Harris couldn't bear not celebrating their wedding with gran Liz Jobey. The BBC's annual report of salaries paid to its top stars has been revealed, with the total down by 10%. Outgoing BBC Radio 2 Breakfast host Chris Evans was paid 1.25m, putting him in second. BBC sparked controversy when the salaries of top talent earning over 150,000 was revealed in 2017. While doing that, the BBC has also been reforming at pace. "I think these conversations have all been constructive, as with Zoe Ball where she came forward and said she wanted to adjust the salary. 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This was followed by radio presenter A statement from BBC Women said: "There has been some progress in the last two years, but many women at all levels of the BBC are locked into slow, inefficient and demoralising internal processes. And the audience that loves Match of the Day has a huge love for Gary Lineker. They said, Jon, wed like to ask you about your salary cut. I said, What salary cut? They said: Its todays headlines, he told The Telegraph. She is also a guest presenter on the BBC programme The One Show. I think everyone is absolutely with the programme on that one.". Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Shearer takes home between 440,000 - 444,999 for his work with BBC Sport, making him the corporation's sixth-highest earner. The report follows a 2 million cut of the broadcaster's talent pay budget after Lineker, Ball and others agreed to lesser salaries. Radio 2s Chris Evans topped the list on more than 2 million, while the highest-paid woman was Claudia Winkleman on between 450,000 and 499,999. You can unsubscribe at any time. TV presenter and newsreader Fiona Bruce goes up by around 75,000, with Sophie Raworth (65,000) and Emily Maitlis (40,000) also seeing increases. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. The BBC has published its annual list of highest paid stars, with Gary Lineker once again at the top. If the current crop of high earners are tempted away by even higher pay by commercial enterprises surely Auntie can give newcomers a chance and create a new set of BBC has come under fire for plans to charge licence fees to pensioners - but two presenters took home six-figure pay packets last year, Sign up for free to get the latest North East news and updates delivered straight to your inbox. Top 10 highest-paid BBC talent Gary Lineker - 1,360,000-1,364,999 2019/2020: 1,750,000-1,754,999 Zoe Ball - 1,130,000-1,134,999 2019/2020: