Nancy O’Dell – $20 Million
Nancy O’Dell started her career as a reporter at WPDE-TV in Charleston, South Carolina. At WCBD-TV, she was later promoted to morning anchor and crime reporter. She made headlines when she commented on how cops aren’t stringent enough in DUI cases, prompting an investigation. Authorities imposed stringent guidelines for DUI situations, and O’Dell’s paper was widely cited. She was also awarded the Best Report of the Year award by the Associated Press.

Nancy O’Dell $20 Million
Chris Matthews – $22 Million
Chris Matthews began his career as a print journalist, serving as the Washington, D.C. bureau chief for the San Francisco Examiner. He also contributed to the San Francisco Chronicle as a reporter. After 15 years in the print business, he became well-known for his MSNBC talk show, “Hardball with Chris Matthews.” For a while, he was also the host of “The Chris Matthews Show.” Matthews should also add author to his list of accomplishments, as he has published eight best-selling novels.

Chris Matthews $22 Million