The BBC recently disclosed the salaries of its top-earning presenters in its annual report. Gary Lineker was revealed to be the highest earner, making £1,350,000 per year. Lineker is known for his impressive career in football, having scored 48 goals in 80 appearances for England.

After retiring from playing, he joined the BBC as a football pundit for Radio 5 Live and later became a team captain on the show “They Think It’s All Over” from 1995 to 2003. In 1999, Lineker replaced Des Lynam as the BBC’s football anchor, making his debut on Match of the Day, where he has remained since. Lineker has also worked with other media outlets such as BT Sport, NBCSN, and others.

Alan Shearer, another prominent figure in football, scored 30 goals in 63 appearances for England between 1992 and 2000. After retiring from professional play, Shearer became a regular pundit on Match of the Day, providing coverage for various World Cups and European Championships. In addition to Lineker and Shearer, other BBC sports presenters, pundits, and correspondents who were listed in the report include Mark Chapman, Jason Mohammad, Alex Scott, John McEnroe, Chris Sutton, and Jonathan Agnew, who earn varying salaries.

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