Robin Roberts

The next person on the list one of the richest journalists is Robin Roberts.

Robin Roberts is the richest female news anchor in the world. Her net worth is $35 million, while her annual salary is $18 million.

During her career at ABC's Good Morning America, Robin Roberts won three consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Morning Program. While on assignment, she interviewed President Barack Obama, traveled to the Middle East with Laura Bush, and hiked the Mayan Pyramids in Mexico. Roberts, a 1983 Southeastern Louisiana University communications graduate who began reporting for GMA in 1995, is a 20-year broadcast veteran who also contributes to ABC's red carpet and primetime coverage.

Roberts, a former member of the SLU Lady Lions women's basketball team, was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012. Roberts worked for ESPN from 1990 to 2005, leading the sports network's renowned SportsCenter and contributing to NFL PrimeTime.

Net woth: $35 million