Carl Bernstein (1944), Washington DC | $400K

Carl Bernstein is a veteran American author and investigative journalist. He teamed up with Bob Woodward in 1972 to report on the “Watergate scandal.” An event that led to President Richard Nixon resigning after several government investigations. Carl has continued to focus on the use and abuse of power.

Bernstein, a father of two, earns an estimated annual salary of $400,000 from his books and journalism work. In 2021, Carl has been critical of former President Donald Trump for mishandling the pandemic and riot at the Capitol.