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Bob Costas.
- Jim Rome has the highest net worth and earns the most out of all TV and radio sports commentators.
- Former NBC Sports analyst Bob Costas reportedly makes $7 million a year and has accrued a net worth of $45 million.
- At 74 years old, Al Michaels has a net worth of $20 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, and has been announcing primetime "Sunday Night Football" with colleague Cris Collinsworth for over a decade.
- Stephen A. Smith could soon become the highest-paid analyst on ESPN with a pay increase "in the $8 million-to-$10 million range," according to Sports Illustrated.
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The world of sports commentary has its perks. From interviewing the biggest names on the field to sharing your opinions for millions to hear at the risk of pushback, it's undoubtedly an industry best suited for those with thick skin.
For all the work they do, analysts are handsomely rewarded. Some of them have emerged as household names over the last several years, earning their network plenty of ratings that generate profit.
On the other hand, some of their careers began many decades prior. Nonetheless, one thing remains true: their paychecks reflect their talents.
Here are 10 of the highest-paid people in sports television.