Television personalities are always in the public’s sights. They are very smart and they have abilities to catch the public’s interest. Because of their high reputation, some of them are quite rich and live a luxury life. But who are the highest earning television personalities in the United States? You may be wondering that and want to know the answers.

International Business Times (san Francisco edition) has made a list of the top 10 highest earning television stars.

Here is our list of top 10 highest paid television personalities. Their annual pay statistics may surprise you. Click on the slideshow to begin:

Actor Charlie Sheen stands backstage after winning the award for Favorite TV Comedy for quotTwo and a Half Menquot at the 35th annual Peoples Choice awards in Los Angeles January 7, 2009.
Why major TV networks keep distance on Charlie Sheen?The scandalous 'Two and Half Men' actor Charlie Sheen is expected to give a major boost to the Japan relief fund as his estimated earnings from his upcoming tour gigs has been put up at $300,000, a part of which he has vowed to donate to Red Cross. REUTERS/Phil McCarten
quotAmerican Idolquot star host, Ryan Seacrest
Surprised? Don't be. Kim Kardashian has obviously good working relationship with Ryan Seacrest. The two have been collaborating on a number of television programs. So, Ryan will be there."American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest poses as he arrives at Lili Claire Foundation's 5th annual "Helping Kids Fly Higher" benefit in Beverly Hills, California October 19, 2002. The Lili Claire Foundation provides critical medical services, family counseling, psychosocial support and education advocacy to children living with neurogenetic birth defects. REUTERS
CBS news anchor Katie Couric poses at the quotStand Up To Cancerquot television event in Culver City, California
CBS news anchor Katie Couric poses at the "Stand Up To Cancer" television event, aimed at raising funds to accelerate innovative cancer research, at the Sony Studios Lot in Culver City, California September 10, 2010. The one-hour live commercial-free fundraising event was aired across multiple broadcast and cable channels at the same time. REUTERS
Morning television host Matt Lauer arrives for the International Radio and Television Society Founda..
Morning television host Matt Lauer arrives for the International Radio and Television Society Foundation Gold Medal award dinner in New York on March 9, 2006. REUTERS
Leno
"The Tonight Show" host Jay Leno called NBC executives "snakes" in Monday's monologue. Reuters
Letterman
David Letterman will end his 33-year run as a late-night TV host on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. Reuters
George Lopez gestures after receiving a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles
Actor/comedian George Lopez poses after receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, March 29, 2006. Lopez's television comedy series "George Lopez" airs its 100th episode on Wednesday. REUTERS
Add to cart Add to lightbox Obama William and Catherine Download layout Watermarked Television personality Chelsea Handler hosts the Women in Film 2009 Crystal and Lucy Awards in Century City
Television personality Chelsea Handler hosts the Women in Film 2009 Crystal and Lucy Awards in Century City, California June 12, 2009. The awards, presented by Women In Film, Los Angeles, honor outstanding women for their contribution to the entertainment industry. REUTERS