David Muir is a prominent American television journalist known for his work as the anchor of “ABC World News Tonight” and the co-anchor of “20/20.” With a net worth of $25 million, Muir has garnered significant acclaim, including multiple Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Awards.
His broadcast of “ABC World News Tonight” became the most-watched evening newscast in the U.S. in 2015, highlighting his influential role in journalism.
David Muir earns $8 million per year for his work at ABC, which includes his roles as the anchor of “ABC World News Tonight” and the co-anchor of “20/20.”
Career Details
His career at ABC News began in the summer of 2003, where he anchored “World News Now” and “World News This Morning.”
In 2006, he started co-anchoring “Primetime” and, by mid-2007, was anchoring “World News Saturday.” Muir became the weekend anchor and primary substitute for Diane Sawyer on “ABC World News Tonight” in 2012, and succeeded her as the anchor and managing editor in 2014.
By the spring of 2015, “ABC World News Tonight” had become the most-watched evening newscast in the U.S. Muir has co-anchored “20/20” with Elizabeth Vargas since 2013 and took over as ABC News’s lead anchor for breaking news and special event coverage in 2021, succeeding George Stephanopoulos.
David Muir has covered numerous significant global events throughout his career. In 2005, he was inside the New Orleans Superdome during Hurricane Katrina, staying to report on the disaster.
The following year, he reported from the Israeli-Lebanon border during the Lebanon War and covered the Hamas coup from inside the Gaza Strip in 2007.
Over the years, Muir has reported from various locations including Peru, Ukraine, and Haiti, and investigated the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
In 2011, he reported from Tahrir Square during the Egyptian Revolution and from Fukushima after the tsunami and nuclear accident.
He also anchored coverage of the mass shootings in Aurora, Colorado, and Newtown, Connecticut, in 2012, and served as a lead correspondent during the US presidential election.
Notably, Muir has reported from Iran during nuclear talks and from Mogadishu, Somalia, during the famine.
Real Estate Property
In 2019, David Muir purchased a stunning home on Skaneateles Lake in New York for $7 million. The property is located in the Finger Lakes region, known for its picturesque landscapes and serene lake views.
