Steve Wright – £450K

Steve Wright made a name for himself in the field of broadcasting, especially after joining BBC, where he earned an annual salary of around £450K. He is the radio personality credited for inventing the zoo format on British radio. The zoo format is known for its multi-personality approach in broadcasting.

Wright is best known for hosting his weekday mid-afternoon show “Steve Wright in the Afternoon” and “Steve Wright’s Sunday Love Songs.” Apart from presenting, Wright was a part of some UK chart hits like “I’ll Be Back.” His prominence has earned him numerous awards, including the Best DJ of the Year and TRIC Personality of the Year.