Tiago Leifert, one of the best known faces of Brazilian television, took a remarkable step in his career by closing a contract with SBT in January this year. The movement drew attention not only for the return of the journalist to open TV, but also for the value involved, which positions him among the highest paid professionals today.
But how much does Tiago Leifert earn? THE Sporting News brings details.
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How much earns Tiago Leifert?
The agreement was treated with confidentiality, but sources linked to the television market indicate that the monthly amount paid to Leifert is around R $ 1.2 million. This puts it in a very high salary range, comparable to renowned names of national entertainment.
In addition to the millionaire figure, the contract also guarantees Leifert a flexible environment so that it remains involved with other work.
Leifert among the highest paid presenters
With this new salary, Tiago Leifert joins the group of presenters who receive above seven digits per month. Luciano Huck, one of the biggest names in Globo, receives about $ 4 million, while Tadeu Schmidt, from Big Brother Brazil, makes approximately $ 2 million a month.
Throughout his career, Leifert successfully moved by different formats – from sports journalism to entertainment, with a new return to sports.
The journalist’s debut as a narrator at SBT took place on January 21, 2025, in a Champions League game. At the station, he tells games of the European competition, Libertadores and the South American Cup.
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SBT transmission team in the Champions League final
Tiago Leifert will be part of the SBT broadcast team in the Champions League final, between PSG and Inter Milan.
On open TV, will have a pre-game start at 14h (Brasilia). The transmission team consists of Leifert in the narration, Mauro Beting and Alexandre Pato in the comments and Nadine Bastos in the arbitration analysis.
In addition to them, João Venturi and André Galvão will be in the report, bringing exclusive information and reports that will show behind the scenes of the decision.
In addition to open TV, SBT will also provide live coverage at +SBT, the station’s streaming platform.
To complement the coverage, correspondents will be present in France and Italy, following the movement of the fans before and after the final.
PSG x Inter: Data Sheet
- Champions League – Final
- Data: Saturday, May 31, 2025
- Time: 16h (Brasilia)
- Local: Allianz Arena, Munich (Germany)
- Transmission: SBT (open TV), with relay at +SBT (streaming), TNT Sports (Pay TV) and Max (streaming)
