WNBA players have never earned higher salaries than they have starting in 2026.
That’s due to the historic collective bargaining agreement that went into effect in March 2026, which multiplied the salary cap by nearly five times.
There are now 31 players earning at least $1 million annually, led by four-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson.
Here’s a look at the top 25 highest-paid players for the 2026 season, according to Spotrac. Two notable names you won’t find on this specific list: Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
Highest-Paid WNBA Players, by Average Annual Value
1. A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces
- AAV: $1.66 million
- Contract details: 3 years, $5 million
2. Aliyah Boston, Indiana Fever
- AAV: $1.57 million
- Contract details: 4 years, $6.3 million
T-3. Kelsey Mitchell, Indiana Fever
- AAV: $1.4 million
- Contract details: 1 year, $1.4 million
T-3. Napheesa Collier, Minnesota Lynx
- AAV: $1.4 million
- Contract details: 1 year, $1.4 million
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5. Ezi Magbegor, Seattle Storm
- AAV: $1.25 million
- Contract details: 3 years, $3.75 million
T-6. Jonquel Jones, New York Liberty
- AAV: $1.249 million
- Contract details: 3 years, $3.74 million
T-6. Breanna Stewart, New York Liberty
- AAV: $1.249 million
- Contract details: 3 years, $3.74 million
T-6. Sabrina Ionescu, New York Liberty
- AAV: $1.249 million
- Contract details: 3 years, $3.74 million
T-6. Bridget Carleton, Portland Fire
- AAV: $1.249 million
- Contract details: 3 years, $3.74 million
T-6. Alanna Smith, Dallas Wings
- AAV: $1.249 million
- Contract details: 3 years, $3.74 million
T-6. Gabby Williams, Golden State Valkyries
- AAV: $1.249 million
- Contract details: 3 years, $3.74 million
12. Allisha Gray, Atlanta Dream
- AAV: $1.233 million
- Contract details: 3 years, $3.7 million
13. Kahleah Copper, Phoenix Mercury
- AAV: $1.23 million
- Contract details: 2 years, $2.46 million
T-14. Courtney Williams, Minnesota Lynx
- AAV: $1.219 million
- Contract details: 2 years, $2.439 million
T-14. Kayla McBride, Minnesota Lynx
- AAV: $1.219 million
- Contract details: 2 years, $2.439 million
T-14. Arike Ogunbowale, Dallas Wings
- AAV: $1.219 million
- Contract details: 2 years, $2.439 million
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T-17. Alyssa Thomas, Phoenix Mercury
- AAV: $1.2 million
- Contract details: 3 years, $3.6 million
T-17. Marina Mabrey, Toronto Tempo
- AAV: $1.2 million
- Contract details: 2 years, $2.4 million
T-19. Shakira Austin, Washington Mystics
- AAV: $1.19 million
- Contract details: 3 years, $3.57 million
T-19. Brittney Sykes, Toronto Tempo
- AAV: $1.19 million
- Contract details: 2 years, $2.38 million
T-19. Jackie Young, Las Vegas Aces
- AAV: $1.19 million
- Contract details: 1 year, $1.19 million
T-19. Brittney Griner, Connecticut Sun
- AAV: $1.19 million
- Contract details: 1 year, $1.19 million
23. Ariel Atkins, Los Angeles Sparks
- AAV: $1.139 million
- Contract details: 3 years, $3.417 million
24. Dearica Hamby, Los Angeles Sparks
- AAV: $1.133 million
- Contract details: 3 years, $3.4 million
25. Rhyne Howard, Chicago Sky
- AAV:$1.125 million
- Contract details: 3 years, $3.375 million
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