There are radio hosts who are paid millions of dollars annually for their shows. They have celebrity status just like Hollywood stars. Here is a list of some of the highest-paid radio hosts.
Howard Stern
He is a superstar who has hosted different shows since his first radio job at Boston University in the early 1970s. He normally refers to himself as the ‘King of All Media.’ He has a contract with SiriusXM that is set to expire in December 2020. In 2018, he earned around $90 million, making him the highest-paid radio host for the third consecutive year. He is the host of The Howard Stern show!
Rush Limbaugh
Following closely at number two is Rush Limbaugh. He is estimated to have made $84.5 million. The American radio personality is famous for hosting “The Rush Limbaugh Show’’ for more than thirty years. He is commonly referred to as the pioneer of AM radio in the United States. However, his shows have been in FM stations as well. He also received the Medal of Freedom from President Donald Trump in 2018. He is worth around $500 million. Remember you can play online poker for free at www.unibetmobile.com/ca/poker-apk while listening to his show.
Ryan Seacrest
Ryan is popular for hosting different TV shows such as the American idol. However, his most famous show is “On Air with Ryan Seacrest” hosted every morning during the weekdays at KIISFM owned by iHeartMedia. He comes in at number three after making $74 million in 2018. He has a large following of listeners as he connects with his fans with relative ease. He has managed to amasses more than $300 million on his name.
Sean Hannity
Sean is fourth on our list having made $36 million in 2018, making him one of the fewest radio hosts with a rising annual payment. The fox News star is known for hosting “The Sean Hannity Show.’’ You can always listen to him Weekdays at 9 PM/ET, where he hosts tough talks on different matters without throwing punches.
All the above radio hosts have a significant influence in the United States and around the world due to their roles and entertaining their fans.