Multi-million dollar salaries aren't just for corporate executives, professional male athletes or Hollywood celebrities anymore. Take a look to see who else is cashing in on seven- and eight-figure salaries.
1. Pat Summitt, University of Tennessee Women's Basketball CoachPat Summitt is breaking records all over the place. She was the first female college coach to break the one million dollar mark in salary, and with a 945-180 record, she has the most career wins of any coach -- male or female -- in college basketball. Income: $1.125million for 2006-07, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education.
2. Peter G. Traber, President of Baylor College of MedicineThough you'd be hard-pressed to find someone who says there's money in education, Peter Traber could argue otherwise. The Baylor College of Medicine president's income rivals that of many corporate CEO's thanks to a highly-competitive six-figure salary and a generous benefits package.Income: Around $1.3 million a year, according to a 2006 Chronicle of Higher Education Survey
3. Anna Wintour, Editor of Vogue MagazineSince taking over as editor in chief in 1988, Anna Wintour has worked to maintain Vogue's status as the most prestigious and best-selling fashion magazine, an effort that has done wonders for her paycheck, if not her reputation: Wintour was the inspiration for the icy antagonist in "The Devil Wears Prada."Income: Last reported at $2 million in New York Magazine's 2005 salary guide.
4. Bobby Flay, Chef/Food Network StarThanks to the popularity of his Food Network shows and his CBS Early Show appearances, Bobby Flay has become a household name. His star power has no doubt contributed to the success of his six nationwide restaurants and best-selling cookbooks.Income: $2 million in 2006, according to Forbes.com
5. Danica Patrick, Racecar Driver She's never won a race, but Danica Patrick is one of the highest-paid racecar drivers in the sport due to endorsement deals with the likes of Peak Antifreeze, Tissot watches, Hostess and Mr. Clean. Income: $5 million in 2006, according to Forbes.com.
6. Diane Warren, Songwriter In 1986, Diane Warren left her writing job at Jack White Productions to start her own business, a risky -- but ultimately lucrative -- move for the then-unknown songwriter. Today, with 90 chart-topping songs that include "If I Could Turn Back Time" and "How Do I Live," plus three Grammy awards on her r??sum??, Warren collects millions each year in royalties. Income: $10 million a year in royalty checks, according to Kiplinger.com
7. Rhonda Byrne, Self-Help AuthorRhonda Byrne joined the long line of people who gained almost overnight fame and fortune as a result of Oprah's Midas touch. Byrne's book, "The Secret," became one of the fastest-selling self-help books in history after it was featured on Oprah last year. Income: $12 million in 2006, according to Forbes.com
8. Katie Couric, Anchor, CBS Evening NewsNot that she was hurting for cash before she became the first female solo anchor of "The CBS Evening News," but Katie Couric received a hefty pay increase when she left "The Today Show" last year in order to take the nighttime gig.Income: $15 million in 2006, according to Forbes.com
9. Rush Limbaugh, Syndicated Radio Talk Show HostWhen it comes to Rush Limbaugh, talk is not cheap. With an average of 10 million listeners each week, the right-wing radio host is ratings gold, despite -- or perhaps because of -- the controversy his behavior elicits, from his addiction to pain killers to his famous feud with Michael J. Fox over a stem cell research ad. Income: $30 million in 2006, according to Forbes.com
10. Anthony Robbins, Life CoachPerhaps no one has benefited more from Anthony Robbins' "Unleash the Power Within" life coaching program than Robbins himself. Every year, about 2,000 people shell out $10,000 each to complete his life mastery course, and he commands up to $300,000 for public speaking engagements. Profits from Robbins' merchandise sales top off his income.Income: $30 million in 2006, according to Forbes.com.
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