Gayle King – $5.5 Million Per Year

Gayle King is one of the most loved journalists in American television, with her honesty and quiet charm, drawing millions of fans to watch her every day. Having begun her career as a correspondent, King has steadily risen to become a household name, and she is currently the chief anchor of ‘CBS’ Network.

By co-hosting the popular program ‘CBS This Morning,’ Gayle takes home a cool $5.5 million annually, and for all her experience, she’s in the process of getting her paycheck raised to a massive $12 million. It’s safe to say that the veteran journalist has her financial future taken care of.