Alex Trebek: ~ $10 Million
Everyone’s favorite Alex Trebek became a household name, all thanks to his anchoring job at the popular TV gameshow, Jeopardy!, ever since it’s revival in 1984. The TV veteran has also hosted a whole lot of other game shows such as Double Dare, Wizard of Odds, Battlestars, and Classic Concentration among others. But Jeopardy! is what makes Alex rich, as he takes home a whopping $10 million as his yearly salary.
Since Alex’s contract for the show is set to continue till 2022, we have a lot of him to see, even though he is already 79 years old! He certainly is not ready to hang up his boots, and has no retirement plans. Sadly, Alex has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and getting treatment for the disease. We are sure he has good medical insurance and a fantastic health plan, and we wish him a speedy recovery.