The BBC's annual salary report for 2025-2026 has revealed Scott Mills as the corporation's highest-paid presenter, earning £750,000. This figure is more than double the £355,000 he received the previous year, according to the report published on July 14, 2026. Mills's pay increase comes shortly before his show was reportedly axed.
Top Earners and Salary Increases
Greg James ranked second on the list with a salary of £445,000, up £20,000 from the previous year. Stephen Nolan, a BBC Northern Ireland presenter, climbed to third place with earnings of £430,000, an increase of £25,000 from £405,000 last year.
Other notable high earners include Vernon Kay and Laura Kuenssberg, who each received £410,000, while Justin Webb earned £380,000. All three saw their salaries increase compared with the previous year, the report confirmed.
Context and Impact
The BBC's annual report provides transparency on the salaries of its highest-paid on-air talent. Scott Mills's significant pay rise ahead of his show's cancellation has drawn attention to the corporation's salary structure. The report does not specify the reasons for Mills's increase or the decision to axe his show.
According to the BBC, the salary figures reflect payments for work carried out between April 2025 and March 2026. The list includes presenters across radio and television, highlighting the range of compensation within the public broadcaster.
