Who Is TV’s Highest-Paid Journo?

By Alissa Krinsky 

It’s Katie Couric, according to the new Forbes TV 20 list of television’s highest earners. While Oprah Winfrey tops the rankings, five journalists make the list. Couric lands at #14, with a reported $15 million annual salary.

She’s followed by Matt Lauer (#17 – $13 million), Barbara Walters (#18 – $12 million), Diane Sawyer (#19 – $12 million), and Meredith Vieira (#20 – $10 million).

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