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The Today show is entering a new chapter following Hoda Kotb’s departure in January 2025, and Savannah Guthrie is set to return to the desk. After stepping away from the show for several weeks amid her mother’s disappearance, Savannah is expected back in April 2026, marking an emotional comeback for the longtime co-anchor.

As she prepares to resume her role alongside NBC journalist Craig Melvin, Savannah remains a central figure on the morning program, and her return is already sparking renewed interest in her career earnings, including her salary and net worth.

Hollywood Life‘s got info on Savannah Guthrie’s net worth, salary, and more below.

Who Is Savannah Guthrie?

Tucson, Arizona native Savannah obtained a B.A. in journalism from the University of Arizona in 1993, and a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center in 2002. According to The Hollywood Reporter, she began her broadcast career at Butte, Montana, NBC affiliate KTVM, but her tenure there only lasted 10 days –the operation was closed down. She worked at KVOA in Tucson before moving to WRC-TV in Washington.

Savannah later completed her JD at Georgetown, then worked in white collar criminal defense before booming a CourtTV national trial correspondent. There, she made a name for herself covering high profile and celebrity legal cases including the Michael Jackson trial and Martha Stewart case.

She joined NBC News in 2007 as a correspondent before joining the Today show in 2011. Her first co-hosts on the show included Al Roker and Natalie Morales.

What Is Savannah Guthrie’s Net Worth?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Savannah’s net worth is a whopping $50 million.

What Is Savannah Guthrie’s ‘Today’ Show Salary?

Per Celebrity Net Worth, Savannah’s Today show salary is a cool $8 million per year.

According to her new co-host, she’s the “gold standard,” so her impressive salary would make sense. “I am most excited about working alongside Savannah Guthrie,” he said when asked by Good Housekeeping what he was most looking forward to in his new capacity. “A pro’s pro, the gold standard,” he continued, gushing over the mom of two. “She’s become like the big sister I never had growing up, and to be able to start this new chapter with her, it’s pretty exciting.”