**Jason Mohammad’s BBC Salary Revealed as Broadcaster Publishes Annual Pay Data**
BBC presenter Jason Mohammad has experienced a reduction in his annual salary, according to new information released by the corporation. Figures made public on Tuesday as part of the BBC’s annual salary report show Mohammad, a well-known Welsh presenter, moving to a lower pay band compared with the previous year.
Mohammad, who anchors the BBC’s popular Final Score programme as well as hosting a show on BBC Radio Wales, now receives a salary within the £230,000–£234,999 range. This marks a decrease from his previous earnings, which had placed him in the £245,000–£249,999 band. The seasoned broadcaster, a dedicated Cardiff City supporter, has established himself as a familiar face for sports fans, but the adjustment means he now finds himself tied as the 36th highest-paid individual at the BBC, alongside colleagues Sarah Smith and Jo Whiley.
Each year, the BBC provides detailed salary transparency, disclosing pay details for on-air talent earning over £178,000. This public accounting continues to be a talking point, attracting scrutiny from licence fee payers and sparking debate over wage disparities within public service broadcasting.
Former Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker once again tops the BBC’s pay list, maintaining his position for an eighth consecutive year. Lineker, drawing an unchanged figure of between £1,350,000 and £1,354,999, has come under additional media spotlight this year for both his earnings and his presence on social media. Recently, Lineker’s early exit from BBC roles followed a controversy involving a social media post about Zionism, which drew criticism for including a historical antisemitic trope. Lineker issued a public apology, confirming he would not be presenting either the 2026 World Cup or FA Cup fixtures for the BBC.
Other leading BBC earners include Zoe Ball, who is second on the salary list with £515,000–£519,999 per year, albeit noting a noticeable drop from the nearly £1 million she was earning previously. Legendary footballer Alan Shearer is ranked third; his earnings have also seen an increase, reflecting his ongoing role as a pundit for the broadcaster’s flagship sports programming. The top ten is rounded out by household names such as Greg James, Fiona Bruce, and the recently promoted Mark Chapman, whose salary jumped substantially from the previous report.
Jason Mohammad’s shift downward is not unique among the list of well-known BBC talent. While some presenters’ pay has risen or stayed the same, several like Mohammad have seen reductions, a fact likely to prompt questions about future trends in BBC remuneration. Pay bands often fluctuate due to changes in programming, contractual negotiations, or shift in individual workloads.
The publication of these salaries is part of ongoing efforts by the BBC to demonstrate openness about how public money is spent. However, the figures continue to attract both praise for transparency and criticism regarding high levels of pay, particularly when licence fee increases or potential cuts to services are being discussed.
For Mohammad, the new figures do not appear to signal any change in his broadcasting profile or on-air presence. Audiences continue to enjoy his familiar style on both television and radio, and he remains an influential figure in Welsh and UK sports coverage.
Nevertheless, such revelations inevitably put public broadcasters under pressure to justify talent retention in a fiercely competitive media environment, whilst balancing the demands of value for money. As the annual salary list is poured over by analysts and critics alike, the remuneration of star presenters is certain to remain a prominent and ongoing discussion for the BBC and its viewers.