Tensions between Today show’s Karl Stefanovic and Sarah Abo after reported ‘$700,000 pay gap’

Tensions are rising between Today show co-host Karl Stefanovic and Sarah Abo, according to a new report.

It was reported last week that Stefanovic earns $1.5 million a year for his hosting duties, while Abo takes home $800,000 a year.

The rumors about the wage gap are said to have caused ‘tension’ between Stefanovic and Abo.

“The news of Karl’s high pay check is terrifying to say the least… Some are wondering why she isn’t being more evenly matched with Karl,” a source reportedly said. New idea.

“If you were Sarah, would you stay and smile every day knowing full well that you get paid so much less than your male counterpart for doing the same job? I imagine she’s probably disappointed.’

Channel Nine declined to comment when Daily Mail Australia contacted her.

In 2017, Karl’s former co-host Lisa Wilkinson quit Today over a reported pay dispute.

The Nine Network “couldn’t live up to its expectations” after demanding equal pay with co-host Stefanovic.

In January of the following year, Wilkinson joined rival network Channel Ten’s The Project for a multi-million dollar rumor package.

It was later reported that Wilkinson had made more than Stefanovic for years at the start of their on-air partnership, and it was only when Seven tried to extort Stefanovic that he was able to negotiate the higher salary.

Last week, the Australian revealed that Stefanovic (left) earns $1.5 million a year for his hosting duties, while Abo (right) takes home $800,000 a year

It comes after Channel Nine’s highest-paid stars were revealed – and Lego Masters presenter Hamish Blake topped the list with his eye-watering seven-figure salary.

The comedian, 41, is said to earn a whopping $2 million for hosting the reality show.

Closely followed by Hamish is presenter Karl, 48, and his former co-host Allison Langdon, 43, who moved to A Current Affair early this year.

The couple would take home a cool $1.5 million a year for their hosting duties.

Scott Cam, 60, would also earn the same salary for being the face of the popular renovation show The Block.

Other high-earning presenters include The Hundred host Andy Lee and Under Investigation host Liz Hayes.

The rumors about the pay gap have led to ‘tension’ between Stefanovic and Abo, reports New Idea

Both would take home between $1 million and $1.2 million for their presenting duties.

Meanwhile, Sydney newscaster Peter Overton, 57, also made the list with a salary between $900,000 and $1 million.

And Sophie Monk, 43, would earn the same amount for her work on the popular reality dating series Love Island.

However, the salary of a seasoned Channel Nine presenter remains a secret.

It is unknown what Hot Seat host Eddie McGuire, 60, earns as the veteran host also works behind the scenes on several shows as a producer.

It comes after Channel Nine’s highest-paid stars were revealed – and Lego Masters presenter Hamish Blake topped the list with his eye-watering seven-figure salary