How Much TV Reporters Get Paid Might Surprise You

Published on March 14, 2019
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Samantha Steele Ponder – $5 million

Samantha has built her career as a sportscaster for working with ESPN reporting their college basketball and football all the way up to hosting Sunday NFL Countdown for the network. Her dedication has paid off as Samantha earns $5 million, and met her husband, Christian Ponder, thanks to her work.

Samantha Ponder

Samantha Ponder

Chris Matthews – $5 million

Chris Matthews’ knowledge of politics has seen him build quite the career for himself. The journalist started out working for the United States Capitol Police, but now focuses the majority of his time on his show Hardball with Chris Matthews. His show’s popularity means Chris earns $5 million a year.

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Chris Matthews

Chris Matthews