These Sports Announcers And Analysts Earn Salaries That Are Out Of This World

Published on 03/01/2020
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Mike Tirico

Mike Tirico is under NBC Sports, but you might know him better for the time he spent as the ESPN play-by-play announcer for the NFL. Monday Night Football, his show, was on the air from 2006 until 2015. After the contract expired after 25 years, he made the move to NBC Sports. His opening debut was during the 2016 Open championship, but he has also hosted the FIFA World Cup since then. Aside from that, he hosted the 2018 Winter Olympics and replaced Dan Patrick as well. He makes $3 million a year.

Mike Tirico

Mike Tirico

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Charles Barkley

Charles Barkley is a two-time Olympic gold winner and retired NBA player. He is talented when it comes to getting points and rebounds but decided it was time to leave the NBA in 2000. After his retirement, he started a career in sports analysis and commentary for NBC and TNT. His courtside reporting skills have fetched him three Emmys. He recently got a deal with Turner Sports and earns $1.5 million a year.

Charles Barkley

Charles Barkley

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