10 of the highest-paid people on sports television

Jim Rome has the highest net worth and earns the most out of all TV and radio sports commentators. Former NBC Sports analyst Bob Costas reportedly makes $7 million a year and has accrued a net worth of $45 million.
At 74 years old, Al Michaels has a net worth of $20 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, and has been announcing primetime "Sunday Night Football" with colleague Cris Collinsworth for over a decade.
Stephen A. Smith could soon become the highest-paid analyst on ESPN with a pay increase "in the $8 million-to-$10 million range," according to Sports Illustrated.
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The world of sports commentary has its perks. From interviewing the biggest names on the field to sharing your opinions for millions to hear at the risk of pushback, it’s undoubtedly an industry best suited for those with thick skin.

For all the work they do, analysts are handsomely rewarded. Some of them have emerged as household names over the last several years, earning their network plenty of ratings that generate profit.

On the other hand, some of their careers began many decades prior. Nonetheless, one thing remains true: their paychecks reflect their talents.

Here are 10 of the highest-paid people in sports television.

Jim Rome has the highest net worth and earns the most out of all TV and radio sports commentators.

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The host of CBS Sports Radio’s "The Jim Rome Show" reportedly has a net worth of $75 million. Rome signed a long-term deal with CBS Radio in 2017, which airs his weekday radio show across hundreds of stations in the country.

Bob Costas has covered everything from the Olympics to the Kentucky Derby.

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One of the most revered analysts in the industry, former NBC Sports analyst Bob Costas has emerged as a household name in sports since beginning his career in the 1970s. Costas has hosted nearly every sporting event imaginable, from the Olympics to the Kentucky Derby.

The 67-year-old reportedly makes $7 million a year and has accrued a net worth of $45 million. A staple on NBC Sports for decades, in January 2019 Costas and the network mutually parted ways after he allegedly questioned the NFL’s concussion protocol.

Soccer legend Thierry Henry’s assets have only increased since becoming an analyst.

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Whether he played for your favorite team or not, there’s no denying Thierry Henry is one of the best ever to play the game of soccer. The former Arsenal great also played on the French national team, leading his side to a 1998 World Cup championship.

Since hanging up his boots for good in 2014, the 41-year-old has dabbled in both coaching and commentating, the latter being the more lucrative and sustainable path. Henry signed a six-year contract with SkySports in 2014, reportedly worth £24 million ($31 million).

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