As the largest and oldest national broadcaster in the world, the BBC is the go-to destination for many aspiring presenters. Over the years, the BBC has been the springboard for many anchors' rise to stardom, such as Huw Edwards, Clive Myrie, and Gary Lineker. Not only do they get the chance to become a regular fixture on the TV screen, but they are also entitled to enviable salaries and bonuses. So, without further ado, let's take a look at the salaries of the highest-paid BBC presenters as of 2021.

Born on November 30, 1960, Gary Linker was active as a professional footballer before he turned into a sports broadcaster. He is recognized as one of England's best attackers. Lineker was well-known for his ability in the opposition zone. He would only stay one season at Goodison Park, scoring 38 goals in all competitions and leading England to the World Cup as the league's top scorer, having scored his first of five England hat-tricks in a qualification game against Turkey.

After retiring from the pitch, Lineker has been serving as the BBC's primary presenter for live football matches, including international tournament coverage. With his long time of working, he has earned £1,360,000 to £1,364,999 - which lands him in the top spot of this list.

The famous radio and television presenter on BBC, Zoe Ball, was born on November 23, 1970. She served as the first female host of the BBC's Radio 1 Breakfast and Radio 2 Breakfast Shows. She also co-hosted the 1990s children's show Live & Kicking with Jamie Theakston from 1996 to 1999.

Zoe Ball appeared on the third series of Strictly Come Dancing before she took over as host of the BBC Two spin-off show Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two, a position she held until 2021. The talented anchor of BBC got married to Norman Cook in 1999 before they separated in 2016. She is now staying with Michael Reed and her 2 children. The estimated earnings of Ball are between £1,130,000 and £1,134,999.

Graham Norton, born on April 4, 1963, is one of the BBC's best-paid presenters. His estimated net worth ranges from £20 million to £24 million. Early in the 1990s, he received his big break as a regular panelist and comedian on the BBC Radio 4 program Loose Ends. Moreover, Graham is also a household name after hosting a Jack Docherty-hosted late-night discussion show on Channel 5.

Many of Graham's prominent shows are the game show Carnal Knowledge on ITV, the quiz show Bring Me The Head Of Light Entertainment on Channel 5, etc. The Graham Norton Show, which airs on Friday nights on BBC One, has won five Bafta TV Awards for the Irish television host.

with establishing the zoo format on British radio with its zany, multi-personality approach. Wright has presented Home Truths, The Steve Wright People Show, Auntie's TV Favourites, Top of the Pops, and TOTP2 on BBC Television.

Turning to his other career path, he has been named Best DJ of the Year by the Daily Mirror Readers Poll and Smash Hits in 1994. For his radio programs, he was named TRIC Personality of the Year in 1998. The multi-talented entertainer walked down the aisle with Cyndi Robinson in 1985, who he then got divorced in 1999 after having 2 children. Steve Wright is reported to earn £465,000 to £469,999 from BBC every year.

Born on August 18, 1961, Huw Edwards works in three fields, as a newsreader, journalist, and presenter. Additionally, Edwards hosts the BBC's hour-long BBC News at Five on the rolling news channel BBC News, as well as BBC News at Six, BBC News at One, BBC Weekend News, Daily Politics, and on the BBC's international news channel BBC World News.

Edwards is also in charge of many BBC coverage of national and international events. He has built his family with Vicky Flint and they are taking care of 5 children. With his importance at work and presence in many programs, he has made a lot of money, which is estimated between £425,000 to £429,999.

The well-known BBC presenter, Fiona Bruce, was born on April 25, 1964. She is not only excelling as an anchor but also thrives as a journalist and newsreader. She started working for the BBC in 1989 as a researcher for Panorama. Since then, she has presented several major shows for the organization, including BBC News at Six, Crimewatch, Real Story, Antiques Roadshow, and Fake or Fortune?

Moreover, she was the first female presenter on BBC News at Ten. She has been hosting the BBC One television show Question Time since January 10th, 2019. Turning to her private life, Fiona has stayed with her husband Nigel Sharrocks since 1994 and has 2 offspring. She has earned approximately £405,000 to £409,999.

Born on February 21, 1962, Vanessa Feltz is a television personality, broadcaster, and journalist. She has featured on some television programs, including This Morning from 2006 to the present, Celebrity Big Brother in 2001, The Wright Stuff from 2003 to 2005, and The Vanessa Show in 1999.

Vanessa Feltz hosted the BBC Radio London Breakfast Show in addition to a morning radio program on BBC Radio 2. After experiencing 17 years of marriage with Michael Kurer, she is now in love with Ben Ofoedu with her 2 children. It is thought that she has earned £390,000 to £394,999 for her work.

Lauren Laverne is one of the most wealthy BBC presenters. Born on April 28, 1978, she is a radio DJ, model, television presenter, author, and singer. She was the main vocalist and backup guitarist for the Britpop ensemble Kenickie. Laverne has hosted several television shows, including 10 O'Clock Live for Channel 4, The Culture Show, and Glastonbury Festival coverage for the BBC.

Moreover, Lauren also hosts the BBC Radio 6 Music breakfast program, and in 2019, she took over as host of the long-running radio show Desert Island Discs. Lauren Laverne got married to Graeme Fisher in 2005 and they have shared 2 children.

Alan Shearer is listed as one of the most prosperous presenters working for BBC. He was born on August 13, 1970, and devoted himself as a football striker before becoming a football analyst. Alan also once worked as a manager of this king sport. He is the Premier League's record goalscorer and is considered one of the best strikers of his time and one of the greatest players in Premier League history

Shearer has worked as a BBC television pundit since his retirement from playing in 2006. At the network, the former Newcastle legend earns £390,000 to £394,999 per year. He tied the knot with Lainya Shearer in 1991 and they have been parents of 3 children.

Born on August 20, 1973, Stephen Nolan works for BBC Northern Ireland and BBC Radio 5 Live as a radio and television presenter. He is the highest-paid talent that BBC signs on in the Province. Twelve Sony Radio Academy Awards have been given to Nolan, seven of which are Gold. Stephen also won the Regional Presenter of the Year Award from the Royal Television Society in 2005 and 2006 and was nominated for the National Presenter Award in 2008. He received five of these awards while working for Belfast CityBeat radio. As a result, the owner of several prizes and titles has gained a lot of trust and popularity from his work. He, without a doubt, makes a fortune from his talent, from £405,000 to £409,999.