Gary Lineker, who presents Match of the Day, has been top of the earnings’ list since 2017, and now pockets almost £1million more than BBC top boss Tim Davie
Gary Lineker has been named the BBC’s highest paid star for the sixth year running, and earns more than the broadcaster’s director general, Tim Davie.
The 62-year-old, who hosts Match of the Day on BBC One, earns up to £1.35million per year, whereas Tim is paid just £529,999 – with the former footballer raking in more than £825,000 more than his boss.
Former England footballer Gary tops the earnings’ list of BBC stars despite taking a £400,000 pay cut back in 2020 as part of a five-year deal, after he was scolded over his use of social media.
“Gary knows that he has responsibilities to the BBC in terms of his use of social media,” Tim said at the time.