Jon Stewart
The former host of The Daily Show took home between $25 and $30 million per year. Stewart, with a net worth of $80 million, presented on the critically-acclaimed program from 1999 until 2015. During Stewart's tenure, The Daily Show received 22 Primetime Emmy Awards. Stewart has maintained a somewhat low profile since his departure.
Trevor Noah
This South African comedian is currently the host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central, succeeding Jon Stewart in 2015. Noah has been called one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine. Noah reportedly earns $8 million per year with a net worth of $40 million.