The BBC’s annual salary list for 2024/25 has been published and Blackpool born Zoe is very high up the list indeed.
See below for the top 15 highest paid stars at the BBC currently, including Zoe, as well as how much they earn.
The list does not include people who are paid through independent production companies or the BBC's commercial arm BBC Studios: this is why stars such as Strictly's Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly do not feature.

7. Vernon Kay (9)
Host of the Radio 2 mid-morning show and Radio 2's Dance Sounds of the 90s, Vernon Kay also saw his salary jump by £70,000 - up to £390,000 - £394,999. | Getty Images for The National Lo

8. Laura Kuenssberg (8)
Scottish political journalist Laura Kuenssberg was paid £395,000 - £399,999 last year, The presenter of Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, the Newcast podcast and UK General Election coverage saw her salary increase by £70,000. | Getty Images

9. Stephen Nolan (7)
For hosting the The Nolan Show on Radio Ulster, Nolan Live on BBC One (Northern Ireland) and The Stephen Nolan Show on 5 Live, Stephen Nolan is paid £405,000 - £409,999. His salary has stayed the same since last year which has seen him drop from fifth to seventh place on the BBC Rich List. | BBC

10. Nick Robinson (=5)
Presenter of Radio 4's Today programme and Radio 4's Political Thinking podcast Nick Robinson earns £410,000 - £414,999. That's a big increase on last year when he had a salary of £345,000 - £349,000 | Getty Images

11. Fiona Bruce (=5)
Question Time and Antiques Roadshow host Fiona Bruce has a relatively small £5,000 increase to bring her salary up to £410,000 - £414,999. | Getty Images

12. Greg James (4)
Radio 1 Breakfast Show Greg James was paid £425,000 - £429,999 in 2024/25. That's a £10,000 increase on the year before. | Getty Images


