Stephen A. Smith (1967), New York | $12M

Probably one of the well-known sports journalists in the world, Stephen A Smith primarily works for ESPN. Smith was born on the 14th of October in 1967, in The Bronx, New York. Stephen A Smith started his journalism career with the Winston-Salem journal before heading to the Greensboro News and Record, and New York Daily News. He then began working as a writer for The Philadelphia Inquirer – a position that he held until 2008.

After 4 years with WEPN, Smith moved to Fox Sports Radio. He famously broke the news of Allen Iverson’s retirement in November 2009. 2 years later, Smith moved to ESPN as a columnist as well as a Radio Show host. Stephen A Smith’s salary in 2022 is a whopping $12 million.