New Delhi, Aug. 22 -- Ever wondered who is the richest among all the TV hosts in the American entertainment industry? Hosting shows on television is not merely a game of ratings and charisma. It opens up the path towards generating staggering wealth. From Oprah Winfrey to Jimmy Fallon, these daytime and late-night stalwarts have made a name for themselves over the past few decades, besides turning their screen presence into grand empires.

Here's a list of top earning TV hosts in the United States.

According to Forbes, Winfrey has a total net worth of $3.1 billion. She is best known for her talk show, which aired for 25 years before coming to an end in 2011.

She introduced her cable channel OWN in 2011, but later decided to sell the maj...