BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty earned a £360,000 annual salary last year, a rise that nearly doubled her co‑host’s pay, and added thousands more from external events in early 2026. while a formal bullying investigation looms, she has taken on a Soho House panel, a Dubai literature festival talk and a PR Network podcast, each earning her up to £5,000, £1,000 and an undisclosed amount respectively.

Soho House panel pays up to £5,000 amid BRIT Awards buzz

In January 2026, Munchetty chaired a panel on creative‑industry access at Soho House in Manchester, an event linked to the BRIT Awards after‑party. According to the BBC’s quarterly register of top earners, she received up to £5,000 for the engagement, with attendees including Noel Gallagher, Peter Hook and Soho House CEO Andrew Carnie.

Dubai literature festival talk nets £1,000, travel costs unclear

The following week, Munchetty travelled to Dubai for the Emirates Festival of Literature, speaking on her book "It’s Probably Nothing" about healthcare and gender bias. Ticket holders paid £15 each, and the BBC register shows she earned up to £1,000, though it is not clear whether travel and accommodation were reimbursed separately.

PR Network podcast adds undisclosed earnings to a controversial pay rise

In February 2026, Munchetty participated in The PR Network’s "Just Curious" podcast series, offering a masterclass in journalism. The episode, described as a masterclass in interviewing techniques, added to her external income, though the exact figure was not disclosed in the BBC register.

Bullying investigation launched after reprimand and sex‑related comment

The BBC’s formal investigation, launched in November, follows a prior reprimand over bullying allegations and a sex‑related comment. while Munchetty remains on air, she now works under close supervision and interacts only with specific producers, according to BBC statements.

Uncertainty over future amid CEO resignation and public‑service broadcasting tensions

Munchetty’s future at BBC Breakfast is uncertain, especially after former BBC News CEO Deborah Turness resigned. The case highlights the tension between personal financial opportunities and editorial integrity within public‑service broadcasting, with the BBC refusing to comment on individual HR matters.