Judge Judy | TV Judge | $440 million

What if you could work only 52 days a year and still earn $47 million? Such is the life of TV Judge and lawyer Judy Sheindlin. The 78-year-old legal professional has been named one of the highest-paid media personalities in the industry. She presides over small-claim disputes in a simulated courtroom set that is broadcast on TV. With this concept, justice becomes transparent and relatable to ordinary people.

This show is ending in 2021, but Judge Judy is already set for life, having accumulated $440 million throughout her career. So even if no income comes her way from TV work, she would not be in any financial trouble. Judge Judy also has other career opportunities as the judge is also a writer. However, considering the action she gets on TV, perhaps she will reconsider her decision and produce a similar show in the future.