Gary Lineker again emerges as BBC's top earner, here's how much he makes everyday

Gary Lineker was yet again named as the top dog in the BBC's highest earner's list, which has seen him earn millions previously, with the amount, having increased significantly now. Lineker is an ex-footballer with a high net worth and is among BBC's top match hosts, accumulating wealth of around £3,500 on a daily basis through football events, programs and more.

How much is Gary Lineker paid?

Gary Lineker had previously made headlines for getting into a war of words with England's star footballer Harry Kane after England's outcome at the Euros, as they lost out on the trophy for the second consecutive time, even after reaching the finals under Gareth Southgate's leadership. A Daily Star UK's report suggests that Lineker makes approximately within £1,350,000 - £1,354,999, which makes it a huge amount for any show host.

Huw Edwards emerges as shocking name on BBC's top earners list

If Lineker's financial figures were not enough, there is yet another name that has emerged as a shocker, which is former news presenter Huw Edwards, who has been revealed as one of the biggest earners, even after being in a wave of controversy, following an explicit photo scandal, says Daily Star. Huw was sacked taken off-air in July, 2023 but not before he could amass another £40,000 pay hike, before resigning, making him such a big-shot earner in the hosting arena. Documents released recently show that Huw's pay range rose significantly over the period of 2022-23, and continued until he received the bonus of £40,000, claim reports.


Radio 2 host Zoe Ball is also one of the prime earners in BBC's top earners list, but had to take a pay cut earlier, which saw her salary figures hover somewhere around the bracket of £950,000 and £954,999.

FAQs:

Was Gary Lineker working as a host in Euro Cup?
Gary Lineker was very much a part of the event proceedings at the Euro Cup 2024, and had reportedly got into a battle of words with Harry Kane over England's poor performance at the championship.

How much does Gary Lineker make every year?
Gary Lineker has yet again become BBC's top earner and according to the documents released recently, his salary ranges somewhere in the bracket of £1,350,000 - £1,354,999.