Lester Holt | $35 Million

Lester Holt is one of the most recognized figures in broadcasting today. He first joined MSNBC back in 2000, and in just three years, he became a full-time substitute host for both the Today Show and NBC Nightly News. However, his real career breakthrough is landing the co-anchor seat on Weekend Today. Thanks to his wit and reporting skills, Holt was also given a chance to host his daily 2-hour newscast. In 2007, he became the permanent anchor for the NBC Nightly News weekend edition, replacing Brian Williams.

Aside from his work in broadcasting, Holt has also done a bit of acting. He has appeared in cameo roles for films such as Primal Fear and The Fugitive. The anchor even has TV credit for portraying himself on Warehouse 13, 30 Rock, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Indeed, Holt’s work as an actor helped catapult his wealth to the incredible value it has today.