The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has released its list of presenter salaries for the 2025-2026 financial year, detailing earnings for those who took home more than £178,000. Scott Mills, host of the Radio 2 breakfast show, topped the list with a salary range of £745,000 to £749,999. This marks a significant increase from his previous earnings.
Following Mills, Greg James, presenter of the Radio 1 breakfast show, earned between £440,000 and £444,999. Stephen Nolan, whose shows span BBC Radio Ulster, BBC One Northern Ireland, and BBC 5 Live, also saw an increase, earning between £425,000 and £429,999.
Other high earners include Laura Kuenssberg, who presents "Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg" and contributes to various BBC platforms, earning £405,000 to £409,999. Vernon Kay, host of the Radio 2 mid-morning show, also falls into this bracket. Alan Shearer, known for his football commentary on "Match of the Day," saw a decrease in his earnings, falling to the £390,000 to £394,999 range from a higher previous amount.
Several other prominent BBC figures are listed, with salaries generally reflecting their on-air roles and contributions across radio, television, and digital platforms. Justin Webb of Radio 4's "Today" programme earned between £375,000 and £379,999, while Naga Munchetty of BBC Breakfast and BBC Radio 5 Live's "Naga Munchetty" show earned £360,000 to £364,999.
Presenters like Fiona Bruce, host of "Question Time," and Sophie Raworth, who covers "News at Six" and "News at Ten," saw their salaries decrease. Bruce earned £345,000 to £349,999, and Raworth earned £340,000 to £344,999.
The figures also show notable increases for presenters like Mark Chapman, who covers sports for Radio 5 Live and "Match of the Day," with earnings rising to £335,000 to £339,999. Trevor Nelson's salary also increased to £330,000 to £334,999 for his shows on Radio 2 and Radio 1Xtra.
Conversely, Gary Lineker, despite his high profile as the host of "Match of the Day," is listed with earnings between £325,000 and £329,999, a significant drop from previous years. Nick Robinson of Radio 4's "Today" programme experienced a decrease in his salary to £330,000 to £334,999.
Newcomers and those with significant salary changes are indicated by special icons. For instance, Nick Grimshaw and Anna Foster appear on the list for the first time, earning £335,000 to £339,999 and £315,000 to £319,999 respectively. Gabby Logan also makes her debut on the list with earnings of £290,000 to £294,999.
The published figures detail a range of salaries across various BBC departments, including news, radio, and sports, providing transparency on the remuneration of its on-air talent. The BBC's accounts aim to offer a comprehensive overview of its financial commitments to its presenters.