Shepard Smith – $25 Million

Seasoned news anchor Shepard Smith was a familiar presence at the inception of the Fox News Channel. Over a span of 23 years, he progressively ascended the ranks, transitioning from a field correspondent to the anchor frequently recognized for delivering pivotal news coverage on the network. His journey with Fox News concluded in 2019. Currently, he boasts a wealth of approximately $25 million, with a “Washington Post” article approximating his newfound annual salary at approximately $10 million.

In 2020, Smith joined CNBC, where he was appointed as their chief general news anchor and chief general breaking news anchor. The rapidity with which he garnered offers immediately following the conclusion of his noncompete clause with Fox underscores his enduring desirability and the sought-after status of this industry veteran.