Top Journalists’ Jaw-Dropping Salaries: Meet the Big Earners in Media Reporting!
Jon Sopel – Journalist, £300K
Jon Sopel, an esteemed British journalist, served as the BBC’s North America editor from 2014 to 2022, covering landmark events like Donald Trump’s election and the pandemic. At the BBC, he earned between £225K and £229.9K annually. This compensation was justified by Jon’s extensive experience and stellar reputation in journalism.
Apart from his salary, he also enjoyed benefits like a pension plan, health insurance, and travel allowances. His income came from the BBC’s license fee, a public charge paid by UK households with a TV. In 2022, Jon transitioned to Global Radio, where it’s reported he’s now earning upwards of £300K per year.
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