Israeli News Anchors' Salaries Revealed, Top Commentator Earns Over $800,000 Annually
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A report reveals the salaries of prominent Israeli news anchors and commentators, with Channel 12's Amit Segal reportedly earning over 3 million shekels annually from various media activities. Other top anchors at Channel 12, like Yunit Levi, earn between 1.5 to 2 million shekels per year. Channel 14's Yinon Magal is estimated to earn 1.2 million shekels annually, while salaries at Channel 13 and the public broadcaster Kan 11 are generally lower. The report highlights a shift in the media landscape, with compensation increasingly tied to influencers and multi-platform talent.
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- Amit Segal, Channel 12 commentator, earns over 3 million shekels annually from diverse media ventures.
- Top Channel 12 anchors like Yunit Levi and Dani Kushmaro reportedly earn 1.5 to 2 million shekels per year.
- Channel 14's Yinon Magal is estimated to earn 1.2 million shekels annually.
- Salaries at Channel 13 and public broadcaster Kan 11 are generally lower.
- Senior field reporters can earn between 50,000 to 80,000 shekels per month.
- The Israeli media landscape is increasingly compensating multi-platform influencers and talent.
Salaries of prominent Israeli news anchors and commentators have been revealed, showcasing significant earnings, particularly among those at Channel 12. Amit Segal, a senior political commentator for Channel 12's News Company, reportedly tops the list with a combined annual income exceeding 3 million shekels (approximately $810,000). Segal's income is derived not only from his television work but also from a daily political column in "Yedioth Ahronoth," a lucrative lecture circuit, and sales of his independently published books.
Other leading "talents" at Channel 12, including main news anchor Yunit Levi and anchor Dani Kushmaro, reportedly earn between 1.5 to 2 million shekels annually. Levi's contract alone is estimated at 160,000 shekels per month, reflecting her long tenure as the face of Israeli news. Veteran commentator Amnon Abramovich also falls into this high-earning bracket.
At Channel 14, Yinon Magal, host of "HaPatriotim," is considered the highest-paid talent, with an estimated monthly salary of 100,000 shekels (about 1.2 million shekels annually). In contrast, Channel 14's main news anchor, Magi Tabbibi, earns a more modest 42,000 to 58,000 shekels per month.
Salaries at Channel 13 and the public broadcaster Kan 11 are structured differently, with efforts towards efficiency alongside substantial payments for specific stars. Channel 13's main news anchor, Odi Segal, is estimated to earn between 58,000 and 75,000 shekels monthly. Journalist Raveev Drucker reportedly earns between 1.2 to 1.5 million shekels annually, including bonuses for daily programs and news broadcasts. At Kan 11, Ayla Hasson earns approximately 50,000 shekels per month, near the public broadcaster's salary cap.
Senior field reporters and commentators also command significant salaries, with top reporters like Nir Dvori (Channel 12) and Zvi Yehezkeli (formerly Channel 13, now Channel 14) earning 50,000 to 80,000 shekels per month. The competition for leading reporters can lead to substantial salary increases, as seen with Almog Boker's reported move from Channel 13 to Channel 12, which allegedly came with a significant pay raise.