Leila McKinnon – $120K

When Leila McKinnon dived headfirst into journalism, we doubt she knew she would go on to become one of the highest-paid people in the media industry. From starting her career as a reporter for ‘The Sunday Telegraph’ to becoming one of the most revered television personalities, the journalist’s rise to the top has been nothing but inspirational.

For her work at the ‘Nine News’ network, Leila takes home a mouthwatering $120,000 annual stipend which is not a small figure by any standard. With such an amount, it isn’t surprising that the presenter leads a comfortable life. She can certainly afford it.