Mike Tirico behind the mic: The NBC sports broadcaster's impressive worth after 38 years
NBC Sports' Mike Tirico is one of the most recognizable faces in sports broadcasting after his quarter-century affiliated with ESPN and then his switch to his current employer in 2016.
Tirico's rise within NBC has also seen him take the role of NFL play-by-play announcer for the network from the legendary Al Michaels and he will lead coverage of the NBA starting next season.
In building his career and covering nearly every major sporting event over his 38-year career, Tirico has built up an impressive net worth and yearly salary.
Tirico makes $6million annually and has a net worth of $14million, per Parade.
The 58-year-old has also made strides outside of sports broadcasting with NBC, filling in as a host on 'Today' during Easter week.
'We’ve got some special news,' Savanah Guthrie said on a recent episode. 'All next week, [Mike Tirico is] going to join us right here in Studio 1A. Craig [Melvin] is going on Easter break with his kids. Tirico, you’re going to fill in and co-host!'
NBC Sports' Mike Tirico is one of the most recognizable faces in sports broadcasting
Tirico's rise within NBC has also seen him take the role of NFL play-by-play announcer
'I was so excited about it,' Tirico said to Guthrie and Melvin. 'Melvin showed he could host the Olympics when I was traveling back and forth, so I figure if we could go for an even trade here, I’m looking forward to being with you all next week.'
Tirico has been the lead in-studio host for every Olympic Games for NBC dating back to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Tirico's responsibilities also include hosting all three events in horse racing's Triple Crown, with the first in this year's trifecta, the Kentucky Derby, taking place next month.
As much as Tirico makes per year, he is not close to the top earner in sports broadcasting.
That title belongs to Tom Brady, who is making $37.5million a year on his deal with Fox Sports as their top color commentator.
