Hoda Kotb announced she will remain on the Today show through early 2025 and will continue working with NBC in some capacity afterward. While her exact net worth is uncertain, when she took over for Matt Lauer, who was fired in 2017 for inappropriate behavior, it was reported that her annual salary was $7 million. Lauer had been making approximately $20 million a year before his departure.
After Kotb's appointment as co-anchor alongside Savannah Guthrie in January 2018, she confirmed to PEOPLE that her salary was significantly lower than Lauer's, emphasizing her contentment with the arrangement as long as she enjoyed her job. Kotb acknowledged the disparity in pay between her and her male counterparts during her early career, sharing that she felt hesitant to ask for raises, which she attributed to the challenges women often face in negotiating salary.
In addition to her anchoring duties, Kotb is a New York Times bestselling author, having written several memoirs and children's books, including her acclaimed 2010 memoir, *Hoda: How I Survived War Zones, Bad Hair, Cancer, and Kathie Lee*. She hosts the podcast *Making Space* and cited her two daughters as a key reason for her decision to transition away from her co-host role, expressing a desire to explore new opportunities.
Despite stepping back from her role, Kotb is committed to remaining part of the NBC family, stating, "I’ll be around. How could I not? Family is family and you all will always be a part of mine."
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