How much money does WWE commentator earn per week and monthly payper-view events. Michael Cole currently the highest paid commentator in World Wrestling Entertainment. WWE become famous worldwide so (Spanish) and Japanese commentators also hired by the franchise. Some professional wrestlers leave the ring area and join the air personal staff such as (Booker-T and John Bradshaw Layfield). We are not sure that all commentators salaries were accurate, because WWE never revealed details of their personnel contracts. Salaries information taken from the trusted sources.
| Commentators & On-air Personnel Staff | Salary | Franchise | Summary |
| Michael Cole | $650,000 | Raw | Lead Commentator |
| Booker-T | $550,000 | Raw | Color commentator on Raw and pay-per-views |
| Tom Phillips | $450,000 | Smackdown | Lead commentator for SmackDown and pay-per-views |
| Corey Graves | $400,000 | Smackdown/Raw | Color commentator on Raw, SmackDown and pay-per-views |
| Marcelo Rodriguez | $300,000 | Raw | Spanish color commentator on Raw and pay-per-views |
| Mauro Ranallo | $250,000 | WWE NXT | Lead commentator on NXT |
| Byron Saxton | $250,000 | Smackdown | Color commentator on SmackDown and pay-per-views |
| Lita | $200,000 | Mae Young Classic | leading lady in commentary for the Mae Young Classic event |
| Vic Joseph | $200,000 | WWE NXT | Lead commentator on 205 Live and Main Event Backstage interviewer on NXT |
| Nigel McGuinness | $200,000 | WWE NXT | Color commentator on NXT, 205 Live, and Main Event |
| Funaki | $180,000 | Smackdown/Raw | Japanese color commentator on pay-per-views Japanese-language |
| David Otunga | $180,000 | Smackdown/Raw | Pre-show analyst for pay-per-views |
Michael Cole is now one of the leading commentators in World Wrestling Entertainment. Before becoming commentator he only do pre match interviews from the Wrestling super stars. He rise to fame after getting in rivalry with hall of fame commentator and wrestler (Jerry Lawler) during the (2010-2012) time period. Michael Cole now days earning between $650k annually from both weekly and ppv events. Booker-T who recently inducted into hall of fame, earned ($550K) annually salary from his contract.
Smackdown commentators which include (Tom Phillips and Corey Graves) get paid salary between ($400k – $500k) yearly. Lita who start doing commentary for the Mae Young Classic tournament earning ($200k). Other language commentators (Funaki) japanese commentator and Marcelo Rodriguez Spanish commentator get paid ($180k-300k) yearly salary. Mauro Ranallo become the highest paid commentator in WWE NXT.
Jim Ross & Jerry Lawler Highest Paid Commentators In WWE:
Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler two hall of fame members known for the commentary style. Ross signed a new deal with the company. He return on April 2, 2017, at WrestleMania 33, where e commentary for (No Holds Barred) match between The Undertaker and Roman Reigns. Jime Ross one of the highest paid commentators alongside Jerry Lawler during 2010-2016. Ross become highest paid commentator in WWE after signing two year deal with company.