Fox News’ Female News Reporters: How Much Do They Really Earn?

Published on 12/16/2021
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Melissa Francis

Net Worth: $8 million*

Melissa Francis first appeared on television as a baby in a Johnson & Johnson baby shampoo commercial. Melissa’s first job was anchoring “After the Bell,” a daily show on CNBC before she went to Harvard to get her BA. Melissa’s first job was anchoring “After the Bell,” a weekday program on CNBC before she left to pursue her BA at Harvard. Melissa went on to star in several films as a child actress, including “Little House on the Prairie.” Melissa’s first job was anchoring “After the Bell,” a weekday program on CNBC before she left to pursue her BA at Harvard. She went on to work for Fox Business Network and Fox News, where she is a regular panelist and expert on “Outnumbered,” a weekday afternoon show.

Melissa Francis

Melissa Francis

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Gretchen Carlson

Net Worth: $16 million*

Gretchen Carlson began her career in Anoka, Minnesota, as a pageant queen before deciding to pursue a career as a writer. She competed in the Miss America Pageant in 1989, representing Minnesota. Her husband is Casey Close, a former professional baseball player, and sports agent. After hosting Fox & Friends, Gretchen left the network in 2016. She is the author of the critically praised novel Be Fierce. She was named one of Time Magazine’s “Most Influential People in the World” in 2017.

Gretchen Carlson

Gretchen Carlson

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