Craig Melvin’s ‘Today’ salary jump revealed as he prepares to replace Hoda Kotb — here’s how much he’ll make

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Us Weekly reports that he’ll make about $5 million to $6 million in his new role. He allegedly makes $3 million per year now.

Melvin became an anchor on “Today” in August 2018. Five months later, he was named a permanent co-host on the third hour of the show alongside Al Roker, Sheinelle Jones and Dylan Dreyer.

Kotb, 60, shared the news that Melvin would be her replacement on Thursday, Nov. 14, while also confirming her last day on the show will be Friday, Jan.

10.“I am beyond excited and grateful,” said Melvin on the show. “I’ve enjoyed just a lifetime of blessings and this is the latest in a long line of blessings.”Kotb told Melvin that he was “literally made for this job.” She added, “You have all the things this job needs.