Laura Kuenssberg: ~ $5 Million

Laura Kuenssberg is the political editor of BBC News, who used to work as Newsnight’s chief correspondent and has served as ITV News’ business editor. She calls the UK her home, but has also lived and worked in France and in the US.

Before joining BBC in 2000, Kuenssberg worked in local radio and television. Her salary as BBC’s political editor is between £250,000 and £254,999 and has built her million-dollar empire worth at least $5 million. She happens to be the first woman ever to be appointed as the BBC’s political editor.