Christiane Amanpour | Journalist and TV Host | $12.5 Million

Long before she even graduated from college, Christiane Amanpour was already building her field experience. She is known to have worked in various local radio stations where she learned the ropes of her chosen career. Upon receiving her BA in Journalism degree from the University of Rhode Island, Christiane went on to work as a desk assistant in CNN’s foreign office.

The journalist steadily rose through the ranks and has established a reputation for her fearless reporting style. Did you know she would often parachute into conflict areas in order to get her report? Needless to say, she definitely earned her current net worth and more. Working her heart out to build a name in her field, she managed to increase her pay rate, too. Would you believe she earns a hefty amount of $2 million? She is now based in London, where she continually does what she loved.