BBC pay 2025-2026: The full list of star salaries
Summary
The BBC has released the list of its highest-paid stars for the 2025-2026 financial year. The earnings mainly cover presenters in news, sports, and radio shows, with some well-known names missing because their programs are produced by commercial or independent BBC arms.Key Facts
- Scott Mills was the top earner with a salary between £745,000 and £749,999, up from about £355,000 the previous year.
- Greg James earned between £440,000 and £444,999 for his work on Radio 1 and Radio 4.
- Alan Shearer earned around £390,000 to £394,999, a decrease from the previous year.
- Laura Kuenssberg and Vernon Kay both earned between £405,000 and £409,999.
- Gary Lineker earned between £325,000 and £329,999, consistent with previous years.
- Some big stars like Claudia Winkleman and Graham Norton do not appear on the list because their shows are made by BBC Studios or other companies.
- The salary list only includes presenters who earned more than £178,000 during the year.
- Salaries are shown in bands rather than exact numbers, and changes compared to last year are indicated by symbols.
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