Comparing ESPN Salaries: Mina Kimes vs. Stephen A. Smith's Lucrative Deals and Net Worths in 2023

Mina Kimes is an American journalist known for her work at Fortune, Bloomberg News, and ESPN.

She's an analyst on "NFL Live" and is a veteran writer at ESPN.

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Kimes has a contract with ESPN earning her over $2 million annually.

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Her podcast deal with Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions boosts her salary.

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Previously, Kimes earned less than seven figures in her contract.

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Stephen A. Smith signed a contract with ESPN in April 2019, initially earning $8-10 million annually.

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In 2023, Smith's earnings increased to $13 million per year.

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Celebrity Net Worth states Smith's net worth at around $20 million, making him the highest-paid ESPN star.

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Mina Kimes' estimated net worth in 2023 is approximately $1 million.

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Kimes has held various roles at ESPN, including writer, anchor, radio host, and analyst since joining in 2014.

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