I worked for BBC News for 10 years before quitting – here’s how much I was really paid
A BBC NEWS star has revealed exactly how much they were paid – after quitting the broadcaster.
Gareth Barlow was a familiar face to viewers, regularly hosting the Beeb’s flagship bulletins.
However, the journalist announced last year he was leaving the corporation after a decade.
And now Gareth has revealed his exact salary for the highly esteemed role.
Replying to a question from a fan on social media, he told how BBC execs paid him just over £50,000.
He said: “I won’t comment on my current situation as Sky itself has a right to privacy with regards to its commercial contracts.
“However, the BBC is publicly funded so I’ll share those details. When I left my staff position in 2021 I was an SBJ-senior broadcast journalist.
“I was paid just over £50,000 a year. I did do some overtime to earn some more.”
Gareth’s take home pay is a stark comparison to some of his former colleagues who earn significantly more.
BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty is paid between £345,000 – £349,999 while the now disgraced Huw Edwards earned £475,000 – £479,999 annually.
The latest report also revealed Fiona Bruce pulls in £405,000 – £409,999 but Gary Linekar is the most paid with an eye-watering £1,350,000 – £1,354,999.
Gareth, 34, now hosts Sky News Breakfast alongside broadcaster stalwart Kay Burley.
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