Sam Champion Salary

Sam Champion, an American weather anchor, earns a yearly income of $2 million and a monthly pay of $166,667. At the moment, Champion anchors the weather for the morning and lunchtime on workdays.

Sam Champion Net Worth

As of 2023, Sam Champion is projected to have a net worth of $10 million. His adaptability in each of the fields he has worked in has helped him build up his wealth.

Sam Champion Bio

Sam Champion is an American weather anchor who is most recognized for his 25-year combined career on both Good Morning America and the ABC flagship station WABC-TV.

He previously shared hosting duties for The Weather Channel programs 23.5 Degrees With Sam Champion and AMHQ: America’s Morning Headquarters.

After December 4, 2013, his final day with ABC, Champion became the managing editor of The Weather Channel, beginning on January 1, 2014. He also appeared on the Today show on NBC.

Sam Champion Age

As of 2023, Champion is 61 years old. He was born in Paducah, Kentucky, in the United States, on August 13, 1961. Every year on August 13, he often spends his birthday with his family and close friends. Leo is his zodiac sign.

Sam Champion Body Measurement

Champion is a man of average height, standing at 5 feet 10 inches, or 1.78 meters.

Sam Champion Parents

Champion is the son of Sylvia Champion and James H. Champion. He was born in Paducah, Kentucky, and his father served in Vietnam as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps. Father Champion passed away on October 25, 2010. Teresa is the name of his only sibling.

Sam Champion Husband

He has been married to Rubem Robierb since December 21, 2012, and Champion is openly gay. His partner is a Brazilian visual artist who draws inspiration from repetition and the two-dimensional image, and whose current medium and style are tied to the Pop-Art trend.

In December 2012, the pair exchanged vows in front of family and close friends, and State Supreme Court Justice George J. Silver performed the ceremony. On their wedding anniversary, December 21, 2016, Champion posted a picture to Instagram.

Sam Champion Career Background

He joined Good Morning America and ABC News, which was announced in August 2006, with effect from September 5. On December 2, 2013, he made his decision to leave ABC known and join The Weather Channel as managing editor and an on-air personality.

Champion left Good Morning America on December 4, 2013, and Ginger Zee took his position right away. Champion worked as a weekend anchor and news reporter at WPSD-TV in Paducah, Kentucky, before joining WABC-TV.

He began his career as an intern at Lexington, Kentucky’s WKYT-TV. In 2006, Champion was hired as Good Morning America’s weather reporter.