These are the top 15 earners of the BBC in 2019-2020. Not all earnings have been published - for example, Zoe Ball's earnings for Strictly: It Takes Two are not included because the programme is produced by BBC Studios, which is classed as a commercial entity.
. BBC Stars
These are the top 15 highest paid BBC stars Photo: Getty Images
. Gary Lineker
Gary Lineker is an English former professional footballer and is currently a sports broadcaster. He recently signed a new contract that will see him continue to host Match of the Day for five more years. He earned between 1,750,000 - 1,754,999 GBP Photo: Jack Taylor
. Zoe Ball
Zoe Ball is an English TV and radio personality. She is best known as the host of the Radio 2 Breakfast Show, which she took over from Chris Evans in 2019. She earned between 1,360,000 - 1,364,999 GBP Photo: Samir Hussein
. Graham Norton
Graham Norton has won five BAFTA TV awards for his comedy chat show The Graham Norton Show. He is also known as the UK commentator for the Eurovision song contest. He earned between 725,000 - 729,999 GBP Photo: Jeff Spicer
. Steve Wright
Steve Wright is a radio personality and DJ, best known for shows Steve Wright in the Afternoon and Steve Wright’s Sunday Love Songs. He earned between 475,000 - 479,999 GBP Photo: Chris Jackson
. Huw Edwards
Huw Edwards is a journalist, presenter and newsreader. He presents the BBC News at Ten, which is the BBC’s flagship news broadcast. He earned between 465,000- 469,999 GBP Photo: Chris Jackson
. Fiona Bruce
Fiona Bruce is a journalist, newsreader and TV presenter. She joined the BBC in 1989 as a researcher for Panorama and went on to become the first female newsreader on the BBC News at Ten, as well as other programmes such as Crimewatch and Question Time. She earned between 450,000 - 454,999 GBP Photo: Shutterstock
13. Claudia Winkleman
Claudia Winkleman is an English TV and radio presenter, appearing on shows such as Strictly Come Dancing as well as presenting her own Sunday night show on BBC Radio 2 called Claudia on Sunday. She earned between 365,000 - 369,999 GBP Photo: Tristan Fewings
14. Andrew Marr
Andrew Marr was formerly the BBC political editor and now hosts his own show called The Andrew Marr Show where he discusses what’s going on in the word, as well as a review of the Sunday papers, weather forecast and news bulletin. He earned between 360,000 - 364,999 GBP Photo: BBC
15. Scott Mills
Scott Mills is a radio DJ and TV presenter, best known for his show on BBC Radio One. He earned between 345,000 - 349,999 GBP Photo: Eamonn M. McCormack