Richard Wilkins – Undisclosed Annual Salary

Before Richard Wilkins even dreamed of being a TV and radio presenter, he wanted to be a rock star. He brought his band called Wilde And Reckless to Australia in the ’80s, and their music has been re-released after four decades in a 19-track album called The Wilde Years.

Between then and now, he moved into marketing for two Sydney radio stations. His radio and music experience served him well on his TV debut when he and Joy Smithers hosted the first-ever episodes of MTV Australia. He’s currently the entertainment editor at Nine Network and is earned an Order of Australia for his contribution to the industry.