Kelly Ripa — $22 Million Per Year

Best known for her outstanding role as Hayley Vaughan on the ‘ABC’s hit television show ‘All My Children,’ Kelly Ripa launched her career with the show in the ’90s. After nearly twelve years on the series, she was chosen as the replacement for Kathie Lee Gifford on the popular show ‘Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee.’

Now, Kelly has been a regular on the show for more than two decades and takes home a massive $22 million in annual salary. Over her years in the media industry, she has shared a news desk with some of the most powerful men in the business, including Regis Philbin and Ryan Seacrest.