The Salaries of All the Popular News Anchors

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$85 million

Rush Limbaugh was best known for his conservative views and his radio show, The Rush Limbaugh Show, which ran from 1988 until his death in 2021. His annual salary reached huge heights at $85 million each year, and his net worth was about $600 million at the time of his death. 

Rush Limbaugh

Limbaugh forged a space for himself in radio political commentary during the '90s as one of the first major conservative voices to become extremely popular. In fact, Forbes named him one of the highest-paid people in America after his salary was revealed in 2018. Plus, his show attracted nearly 16 million weekly listeners, according to Talkers Magazine, and made it the top radio show in the country.

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Did you know...

  • Have you ever wondered who prints the most money? That would be Hasbro, as in the makers of Monopoly. Hasbro prints more Monopoly money in a given year than there is money in the entire world. Each set of the game comes with $20,580. Bet you didn’t know you had that much money lying around the house!
  • Once you've handled all your money, you should probably wash your hands. Money is some of the dirtiest things that we own. In fact, it's been found to be dirtier than a household toilet! During flu season, the virus can live on a bill for up to 17 days. That's just plain disgusting!
  • Do you know what the lifespan of U.S. currency is? The higher the denomination, the longer it stays in circulation. Both $50 and $100 bills last 9 years. The $20 sticks around for 4 years. $10 bills circulate for 3 years. The $5 bill has a 2-year lifespan, and the $1 bill only lasts around 18 months before being retired. Coins last around 30 years.
  • When it comes to counterfeiters, North Korea are pros. They have gotten so good at counterfeiting American currency (particularly the $50 and $100 bills) they their fakes are known as "superdollars." They require specialized Federal Reserve equipment to be identified. There are $45 million worth of North Korean fakes…that we know of.
  • Want a money saving tip? Ditch credit and debit cards, and stick to carrying around cash. Studies show people spend between 12 – 18% more when using a plastic card as opposed to when paying for things in cash. If you physically have to dole it out, you’re much more aware that you are spending your hard-earned money!