This is a list of people starring on American television that are the highest-paid, based on verified sources for each person.
TV and streaming salaries per episode
Television hosts
Network primetime salaries per season
Daytime annual salaries
News presenters
References
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^You Know Julia Louis-Dreyfus Could Be a Billionaire in Her Lifetime? You Do Now. 23 July 2023.
^"The Highest-Paid Actresses 2020: Small Screen Stars Like Sofia Vergara, Ellen Pompeo and Elisabeth Moss Shine". Forbes.
^ a b"Britney Spears signs onto 'X-Factor': Highest paid stars on TV". New York Daily News. Retrieved July 4, 2017.
^Burgos, Jenzia (September 20, 2021). "Ariana Grande Is the Highest-Paid Coach in 'Voice' History—Here's Her Salary & Net Worth". Yahoo!. Retrieved November 10, 2021.
^Wallenstein, Andrew (May 30, 2017). "Paying Katy Perry Top Dollar Doesn't Make Sense for 'American Idol'". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved July 4, 2017.
^Elliott, Hannah (May 16, 2012). "The Real American Idol: How J.Lo Got Her Mojo Back". Forbes. Retrieved July 24, 2017.
^Aguilera sources:
Collins, Scott (May 13, 2013). "Will Christina Aguilera return to 'The Voice' with big pay bump?". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 2, 2019.
"'The Voice': Christina Aguilera Will Be Back For Season 5". The Huffington Post. May 13, 2013. Retrieved February 2, 2019.
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^ a b cMaglio, Tony; Waxman, Sharon (March 25, 2016). "'Voice' Judge Shakeup: Miley Cyrus and Alicia Keys to Join, Pharrell Williams to Exit Next Season (Exclusive)". TheWrap. Retrieved July 4, 2017.
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^Soghomonian, Talia (June 1, 2013). "Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey quit 'American Idol'". NME. Retrieved February 2, 2019.
^"TV Personalities". CBC News. July 25, 2007. Archived from the original on September 8, 2018. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
^"TVs Highest Paid Star? Judge Judy (by a mile)". newser.com. August 22, 2013.
^"Barbara Walters". Forbes.com. June 14, 2007. Retrieved May 8, 2008.
^"Spotlights Monologues extended". Toronto Star. January 30, 2001. Archived from the original on October 22, 2012.
^Starr, Michael (May 2, 2002). "Stays for Another 'Day'". Fox News. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
^Durden, Douglas (September 14, 2006). "'Today' gives new host a very warm welcome". Richmond Times.[dead link]
^"Vieira chosen as Couric's 'Today' successor". NBC. April 7, 2006. Retrieved September 10, 2014.
^Carter, Bill (December 20, 2001). "Katie Couric Signs NBC Contract Said to Be Largest in TV News". The New York Times. Retrieved August 12, 2013.