What is The Salary of James Naughtie?

The average salary of a BBC Journalist in the UK ranges between $49,495 to $67,256 (54416 GBP) as of 2024. Whereas James Naughtie earns more than the average salary due to his decade-long experience in the Journalism field.

According to media sources,  James used to earn £150,000 – £199,999 or $243660 as a BBC Contributor in 2016-17. Similarly, between 2018 and 2019, he used to get paid approximately £170,000 – £174,999 ($207112 ) from BBC.

As a Radio and news presenter for BBC News, James Naughtie’s base salary is between £175,000 and $143641 per annum, making him one of the highest-paid Journalists on the BBC network.

Similarly, his average monthly and weekly salaries are $14583 (11969 GBP) and $3645 (2991 GBP) respectively from the BBC network. James has been serving the BBC for almost 3 decades now.

James began working on BBC in 1997.  In the beginning, he used to earn $46,754 (37828 GBP) per year as a reporter and researcher. James’s income does not only depend on the base payment from the network.

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Still, it is mainly attributed to the massive bonuses he receives from the network, and his actual annual income reaches around $ 200,000 (164162 GBP) in 2024.

What is The Net Worth of James Naughtie?

Famous British journalist, James Naughtie has accumulated around $5 Million or 5,000,000 USD (4099368 GBP) net worth from his decade-long career in the journalism field.

James Naughtie has worked at BCC for almost 3 decades since joining the network in 1997. As an educated journalist, he has invested in various stocks and real estate.

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James Naughtie-Birth, Age, Zodiac, Ethnicity & Nationality

Famous journalist, James Naughtie is of English nationality and belongs to a Christian religious family. He was raised by his both mother and father in Milltown of Rothiemay, United Kingdom along with his siblings. He belongs to a mixed ethnic family background.

James Naughtie was born on August 9, 1951, in a British household. According to his birthdate, his horoscope sign is Leo and he is 73 years old in 2024. His sexuality is straight. His Full name is Alexander James Naughtie.

James Naughtie- Parents & Siblings

James Naughtie is the son of Alexander and Isabella Naughtie. According to the media sources, he had 8 siblings Helen Naughtie, William Naughtie, and 6 other siblings.

James once said that

“My parents were classic products of their generation in that they were the first people in their families to go to university. They were headteachers, my aunts and uncles were teachers or ministers – it was very Scottish.”

James Naughtie Attended Syracuse University

James Naughtie is a well-educated and talented media personality. He completed his elementary and high school at Keith Grammar School.

After completing high school he started studying at the University of Aberdeen and completed his bachelor’s degree.

Later, He joined Syracuse University in New York.

Body Measurements- Height, Weight, Hair & Eyes Color

James Naughtie stands approximately 5 feet 9 inches (1.74 m) and weighs around (154 lbs) and 83 kg. James Naughtie’s eye color is Brown and has black colored hair. His Skin color is Fair.

James Naughtie’s Journalism Career

• James Naughtie started his journalism career in 1975 at the Aberdeen Press & Journal. He moved to the London offices of The Scotsman in 1977 and joined the paper’s Westminster staff the following year, eventually becoming its Chief Political Correspondent.
• After that, he served at The Washington Post as the Laurence Stern fellow on its national staff. later, he joined The Guardian in 1984 and became its Chief Political Correspondent in 1985.

Working Experiences As a Radio Presenter

In 1986, James Naughtie transitioned into radio presenting and began hosting “The Week In Westminster.” Two years later, he moved to “The World At One” in 1988.

He has been working as a presenter since 1992 in televised proms and also in opera programs such as Radio 3’s Opera News. He also hosted Radio 4’s Book Club. In 1994, he was known as the main presenter of Radio 4’s Today program.

• Richard Doll, Philip Larkin
• Elizabeth David, Margot Fonteyn
• Peter Hall, Cicely Saunders
• John Lennon
• Paul McCartney
• Tim Berners-Lee
• Tony Blair
• Fred Goodwin
• Rupert Murdoch
• Simon Cowell
• Queen Elizabeth II

On July 16th, 2013, it was announced that Naughtie’s work as a presenter on the Today show would be temporarily reduced. He was set to become a presenter for Good Morning Scotland for two days a week leading up to the Scottish independence referendum in 2014.

Naughtie resumed his usual role on Today in time for the 2015 general election. In July 2015, he announced his retirement from regular presenting duties on the Today show. Instead, he would become its ‘Special Correspondent’ responsible for tracking the constitutional changes at the heart of the UK political debate.

James Naughtie, a renowned broadcaster, was appointed as the Books Editor for BBC News. He used to contribute a book review every Saturday morning on the show “Today.”

After serving the show for 21 years, he finally bid farewell to it on December 16th, 2015, saying “After 21 years, I can turn off that 3 a.m. alarm at last,” as quoted by the Daily Telegraph.

Books By James Naughtie

• Playing the Palace: A Westminster Collection
• The Rivals: The Intimate Story of a Political Marriage
• The Accidental American: Tony Blair and the Presidency

Awards and Achivements

• Naughtie was honored as a Journalist of the Year at the 1984 Scottish Press Awards.
• In 1991, he received the Sony Radio Awards Radio Personality of the Year.
• In 2001 he received the Voice of the Listener & Viewer Award.
• He is currently a member of the Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission and serves as a UK advisory board member for the British-American Project, which aims to foster and enhance the British-American relationship.
• Jim Naughtie was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Stirling in 2001.
• Moreover, he was appointed as its chancellor on 9th October 2008, succeeding Dame Diana Rigg.
• James Naughtie was the chairman of the judges for the first Hippocrates Prize for Poetry and Medicine in 2010.
• In March 2017, Naughtie was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

James’s Tongue Slips During The Interview With Ed Balls

Shortly before the 2005 General Election, when James Naughtie was interviewing Labour politician Ed Balls he accidentally said,

“If we win the election…”  and quickly corrected himself by saying “If you win the election.”

This incident led to accusations of bias towards the Labour Party and a failure to be neutral.

Lord Tebbit commented on the incident, saying:

“A slip of the tongue often betrays the true thoughts in the mind of the speaker. We all saw the cat in the bag, but Mr. Naughtie has now let it out for all to see.”

Naughtie is known for his distinctive Scottish accent, which has been named as the “best voice to wake up to” in a comparative survey.

James Feels Awkward After Misspelling The Name

On December 6, 2010, James Naughtie was co-presenting the Today program and introducing the guests who would be interviewed after the 8 a.m. news bulletin.

While introducing Jeremy Hunt, who was then the Culture Secretary, Naughtie mistakenly replaced the “H” at the beginning of “Hunt” with a “C”.

He choked on his words and was clearly embarrassed by the mistake. However, he quickly recovered and gave a full apology. Unfortunately, an hour later, another BBC presenter, Andrew Marr, made the same mistake while discussing Naughtie’s error.

James Naughtie’s Wife- Eleanor Updale

James Naughtie is a married man. He tied the knot to the love of his life Eleanor Updale. The duo met for the first time at his friend’s wedding function.

His wife is a famous author of the Montmorency series of books as well and she is well-known as a former producer of The World at One. She is a strong and independent girl.

Respecting each other’s business, they are living with their three children in London and Edinburgh.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is James Naughtie’s height and weight?

⇒ 73 years old, James Naughtie has a perfect height of 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) and an average body weight of 83 kg (193 lbs).

What is James Naughtie famous for?

⇒ James Naughtie is famous as a BBC presenter. He is also recognized for his famous books such, as Playing the Palace: A Westminster Collection, The Rivals: The Intimate Story of a Political Marriage, and The Accidental American: Tony Blair and the Presidency. 

What is the Salary of James Naughtie?

⇒James Naughtie receives around $143641  annual income from BBC as a News presenter.

James Naughtier’s Net Worth in 2024

⇒James Naughtie has accumulated a net worth of $5 Million from his decade-long career in the journalism field.

Who is James Naughtie’s Wife?

⇒James Naughtie is a married man, he tied the knot to Eleanor Updale who is the author of the Montmorency series of books and a former producer of the World at One.

Where does James Naughtie live?

⇒ James Naughtie lives in London and Edinburgh UK along with his wife and three children.

Who covered ten US Presidential elections for BBC?

⇒ BBC’s British radio and news presenter, James Naughtie covered ten US Presidential elections for the BBC. Moreover, he also covered every UK general election since 1997.