The WNBA may be a league on the rise, but player salaries are low.
Looking at the highest paid players in the NBA reveals that Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has the richest annual salary of just north of million.
When we delve into the salaries of WNBA players, however, the difference is significant. In 2020, the league’s latest collective bargaining agreement raised the maximum salary for the highest-paid players from 7,500 to 5,000.
Here’s everything you need to know about salaries in the WNBA (all numbers via Mocking):
Who is the highest paid player in the WNBA?
In terms of base salary, three athletes are tied for the highest paid player in the WNBA: Seattle Storm stars Jewell Loyd and Breanna Stewart and Phoenix Mercury icon Diana Taurasi. Each had a salary of 8,094 for this season.
Here’s a look at the top 10:
T-1: Jewell Loyd, 8,094
T-1: Breanna Stewart, 8,094
T-1: Diana Taurasi, 8,094
T-4: Elena Delle Donne, 7,900
T-4: Skylar Diggins-Smith, 7,900
T-4: Brittney Griner, 7,900
T-4: DeWanna Bonner, 7,900
8. Natasha Howard, 1,450
9. Tiffany Hayes, 5,000
10. Chelsea Gray, 6,267
Who is the lowest paid player in the WNBA?
The lowest paid player in the WNBA is the Mercury’s Kaela Davis. The 27-year-old has the 151st-ranked salary in the league at
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WNBA salaries: Who has the highest, league average, more
WNBA salaries: Who has the highest, league average, more
The WNBA may be a league on the rise, but player salaries are low.
Looking at the highest paid players in the NBA reveals that Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has the richest annual salary at just north of $48 million.
When we delve into the salaries of WNBA players, however, the difference is significant. In 2020, the league’s latest collective bargaining agreement raised the maximum salary for the highest-paid players from $117,500 to $215,000.
Here’s everything you need to know about salaries in the WNBA (all numbers via Mocking):
Who is the highest paid player in the WNBA?
In terms of base salary, three athletes are tied for the highest paid player in the WNBA: Seattle Storm stars Jewell Loyd and Breanna Stewart and Phoenix Mercury icon Diana Taurasi. Each had a salary of $228,094 for this season.
Here’s a look at the top 10:
T-1: Jewell Loyd, $228,094
T-1: Breanna Stewart, $228,094
T-1: Diana Taurasi, $228,094
T-4: Elena Delle Donne, $227,900
T-4: Skylar Diggins-Smith, $227,900
T-4: Brittney Griner, $227,900
T-4: DeWanna Bonner, $227,900
8. Natasha Howard, $221,450
9. Tiffany Hayes, $215,000
10. Chelsea Gray, $206,267
Who is the lowest paid player in the WNBA?
The lowest paid player in the WNBA is the Mercury’s Kaela Davis. The 27-year-old has the 151st-ranked salary in the league at $1,607. Eight players, including Davis, have salaries under $10,000.
What is the league average of salaries in the WNBA?
As of 2022, the league average of salaries in the WNBA is $102,751 among 151 athletes.
How Much Do WNBA Rookies Make?
How much a WNBA rookie earns depends on where she was drafted. According to Her Hoop StatsHere’s a breakdown of how much rookies drafted in 2022 earned this season:
- Picks 1-4: $72,141
- Picks 5-8: $69,224
- Picks 9-12: $66,306
- Second round: $63,389
- Third round and undrafted: $60,471
According to Spotrac, Rhyne Howard, NaLyssa Smith, Shakira Austin and Emily Engstler, the top four picks in 2022, all have salaries of $72,141. Basketball icon Sue Bird, playing for the Storm in what is her final season before retiring, earns the same amount as it is also the league’s veteran minimum wage.
,607. Eight players, including Davis, have salaries under 000.
What is the league average of salaries in the WNBA?
As of 2022, the league average for salaries in the WNBA is 2,751 among 151 athletes.
How Much Do WNBA Rookies Make?
How much a WNBA rookie earns depends on where she was drafted. According to Her Hoop StatsHere’s a breakdown of how much rookies drafted in 2022 earned this season:
- Choices 1-4: .141
- Picks 5-8: .224
- Picks 9-12: .306
- Second round: .389
- Third round and undrafted: .471
According to Spotrac, Rhyne Howard, NaLyssa Smith, Shakira Austin and Emily Engstler, the top four picks in 2022, all have salaries of .141. Basketball icon Sue Bird, playing for the Storm in what is her final season before retiring, earns the same amount as it is also the league’s veteran minimum wage.