Joy Reid Reveals MSNBC Pay Disparities: Uncovering the Truth Behind Her Earnings Gap

Joy Reid has been absent from MSNBC for a while, coinciding with the network's significant transformations. MSNBC is set to undergo a comprehensive rebranding, soon reintroducing itself as MS NOW, as it adjusts its identity after parting ways with NBC Comcast. Amid this transition, previous reports have resurfaced regarding the substantial salary discrepancy between Reid and her past primetime peer, Rachel Maddow. Per People magazine, Reid disclosed her earnings to be roughly $3 million annually, a stark contrast to Maddow’s estimated $30 million. Reid did not elaborate on any rating disparities between their respective programs. As the rebranding approaches, industry experts are attentive to how MS NOW’s refreshed trajectory will influence its lineup and heritage. During a panel discussion on August 7, Reid pointed out ongoing pay inequities throughout her career, highlighting that men in similar roles consistently negotiated higher salaries despite lesser ratings. “I was paid a tenth of the salary of people who did literally my same job,” she asserted. Reid officially departed the network in February after her program “The ReidOut” was axed. MSNBC’s new president, Rebecca Culter, acknowledged her contributions in a staff memo, also noting her latest recognition, the 2025 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding...