The Highest-Paid TV Hosts of All Time

John Oliver

John Oliver has been hosting Last Week Tonight with John Oliver since 2014. The British comedian began his career in standup before writing for The Daily Show, where he won three Primetime Emmy Awards. Oliver earns $8 million per year and has a net worth of $30 million.

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