US EditionBBC reveals highest-earning stars - as pay list published
GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 15 – Gary Lineker earned between £1.35 million and £1.355 million in 2024/25, maintaining his top position despite leaving the BBC after a social media controversy, report shows.
- The BBC published its 2024/25 annual report revealing Gary Lineker topped the highest-paid on-air talent list for the eighth and final year.
- Lineker's continued top position followed his May departure from Match of the Day after 26 years, while Zoe Ball left Radio 2 Breakfast last December.
- The report shows Lineker earned between £1,350,000 and £1,354,999, Zoe Ball's salary fell to between £515,000 and £519,999, and Alan Shearer was third highest at £440,000 to £444,999.
- Three women appeared in the top 10 earners but none made over £1 million, and numerous notable presenters were paid between £185,000 and £430,000, including Stephen Nolan at £405,000 to £409,999.
- The salary list excludes many stars employed by BBC Studios, reflecting ongoing transparency efforts amid workplace culture reviews and several dismissals.
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The Independent (US)Full list of BBC on-air pay in 2024/25
There are no non-white people in the top 10, and only three women.
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BBC Radio 2 rich list revealed - highest paid earners from Zoe Ball to Scott Mills - The Mirror
The new BBC Annual Report shows the top earners on Radio 2, including breakfast show star, Scott Mills, who earned £355,000 - £359,999 in the annual accounts for 2024/25
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