Six Nations presenter Gabby Logan named among BBC's highest-paid stars
Rugby NewsTuesday, 14 July 2026 at 20:26
Six Nations presenter Gabby Logan has returned to the BBC's list of highest-paid presenters after earning between £290,000 and £294,999 during the 2025/26 financial year.
The popular broadcaster makes a new appearance on this year's rankings after not featuring in the previous report.
During the year she fronted coverage of the Six Nations, Match of the Day, athletics, the Women's Rugby World Cup, the UEFA Women's European Championship and Sports Personality of the Year.
The BBC's annual salary list only includes presenters paid directly through the licence fee, meaning several of the corporation's biggest names do not appear because they are employed through BBC Studios or independent production companies.
Former Radio 2 breakfast host Scott Mills topped this year's list on £745,000-£749,999, while fellow sports broadcasters Alan Shearer (£390,000-£394,999), Mark Chapman (£335,000-£339,999) and Kelly Cates (£215,000-£219,999) also featured.
Logan's inclusion further underlines her status as one of the BBC's leading sports presenters, particularly for rugby union, where she has become synonymous with the Six Nations and other major international tournaments.
Highest-paid BBC sports presenters (2025/26)
8. Michael Vaughan (£185,000–£189,999)
The former England cricket captain remains one of the BBC's leading cricket analysts. Vaughan appears across television and radio coverage, including Test matches and the Ashes podcast.
7. Alex Scott (£195,000–£199,999)
Former England footballer Alex Scott fronts Football Focus, Women's Super League and FA Cup coverage, while also presenting at major international tournaments and Sports Personality of the Year.
6. Kelly Cates (£215,000–£219,999)
Kelly Cates is one of the BBC's newest high-profile football presenters, featuring on Match of the Day, Radio 5 Live Sport and Champions League coverage.
5. Rick Edwards (£230,000–£234,999)
Edwards presents 5 Live Breakfast, Fighting Talk, and regularly hosts BBC football and cricket coverage across television and radio.
4. Jason Mohammad (£290,000–£294,999)
A familiar face on Final Score and Match of the Day, Mohammad also hosts programmes on BBC Radio Wales and Radio 2's Good Morning Sunday.
3. Gabby Logan (£290,000–£294,999)
Logan is one of the BBC's leading sports presenters, fronting coverage of the Six Nations, Match of the Day, athletics, the Women's Rugby World Cup, UEFA Women's Euro 2025 and Sports Personality of the Year.
2. Mark Chapman (£335,000–£339,999)
Chapman is a key figure across BBC Sport, presenting Match of the Day, Radio 5 Live Sport, FA Cup, Champions League and Challenge Cup rugby league coverage.
1. Alan Shearer (£390,000–£394,999)
The Premier League's all-time leading goalscorer is the BBC's highest-paid sports pundit, starring on Match of the Dayand covering Premier League and FA Cup football.
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