Richest Journalists in the World 2024: Learn more about their net worth, income, salary, and more

Media is a very powerful and significant tool of society and journalists are considered the pillar carriers of media. Journalism is one of the highly challenging career choices that require a person to be observant, have excellent research skills, and be non-hesitant in asking questions. There are many journalists in the world known for their outspoken nature and natural curiosity. Owing to their amazing skills, they have also made money hand-over-fist. This article provides details of some of the richest journalists in the world.

Top 12 Richest Journalists in the World 2024

The table provides the list of the top 12 richest journalists in the world along with their net worth and nationality.

Name	Net worth	Nationality
Anderson Cooper	$200 million	United States
Bill O’Reilly	$85 million	United States
Diane Sawyer	$80 million	United States
Jeremy Clarkson	$70 million	United Kingdom
Matt Lauer	$60 million	United States
Robin Roberts	$55 million	United States
Brian Williams	$50 million	United States
Maria Bartiromo	$50 million	United States
Richard Hammond	$45 million	United Kingdom
Megyn Kelly	$45 million	United States
George Stephanopoulos	$40 million	United States
James May	$40 million	United Kingdom

World’s 12 Richest Journalists 2024

Now that we have discussed the 12 richest journalists in the world, it’s time to learn a little bit more about them in detail below.

1. Anderson Cooper

With a net worth of $200 million, Anderson Cooper tops the list of richest journalists in the world. He has made this huge fortune in his career of over 30 years now. A small part of his fortune also derives from his inheritance, given that he belongs to an old & wealthy New York family.

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2. Bill O’Reilly

William James O’Reilly Jr. is a journalist and also a conservative commentator, author, and television host. He was employed with Fox News before news of his sexual misconduct at the workplace broke out. Bill was terminated as a result of it.

3. Diane Sawyer

Diane Sawyer is best known for anchoring the two most popular television programs Good Morning America and Primetime. Before starting her career in journalism, Sawyer worked as a member of US President Richard Nixon’s White House staff. Diane’s net worth stands close to $80 million.

4. Jeremy Clarkson

Jeremy Clarkson rose to prominence as a presenter of the renowned British motoring television program Top Gear. He left the show after assaulting a producer during filming and later started his own show The Grand Tour. Clarkson is known for his quirky and humorous presenting style which often leads to criticism but ends up making him more popular.

5. Matt Lauer

Matt Lauer is a journalist and former television news personality who worked with NBC News until his termination on the grounds of inappropriate sexual behavior. In his career spanning more than 25 years, Lauer accumulated a net worth of around $60 million.

6. Robin Roberts

Robin Roberts is known for being the anchor of the popular TV program Good Morning America. She also served as a guest host on the American TV game show Jeopardy! In fact, she was the first woman of color and the first openly LGBT woman to host the show. She also co-anchored Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor.

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7. Brian Williams

Brian Williams is the recipient of multiple honors and accolades for his service to journalism. However, he often finds himself surrounded by controversies for manipulating the actual news. Williams has a net worth of around $50 million, making him one of the richest journalists in the world.

8. Maria Bartiromo

Maria Bartiromo is known for being the first television journalist to deliver live reports from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. She was presented with several awards, including two Emmys for her work on this program. For her knowledge and interest in the financial industry, Maria is nicknamed ‘Money Honey’.

9. Richard Hammond

Richard Hammond worked in the show Top Gear along with Jeremy Clarkson and became a part of Clarkson’s new show The Grand Tour. Other than this, Hammond is also known for shows like Brainiac: Science Abuse, Total Wipeout, and Planet Earth Live. An automobile enthusiast, Hammond is the owner of more than 20 cars and over 35 motorcycles.

10. Megyn Kelly

Megyn Kelly is known for hosting popular news programs including Sunday Night with Megyn Kelly, Megyn Kelly Today, The Kelly File, The Megyn Kelly Show, etc. Kelly was included in the TIME list of the 100 most influential people in 2014. She has also won many other awards for her work in journalism.

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11. George Stephanopoulos

George Stephanopoulos rose to prominence as a communications director for the 1992 presidential campaign of Bill Clinton. He left the White House at the end of Clinton’s first term and began his career in journalism with ABC News. George’s net worth is close to about $40 million.

12. James May

James May is another co-presenter of the motoring program Top Gear and later The Grand Tour with colleagues, Clarkson and Hammond. In addition to this, he has hosted a number of series such as James May’s Toy Stories, James May’s Big Ideas, James May: Oh Cook!, etc.

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