The WNBA’s financial landscape has changed dramatically ahead of the 2026 season. Many players crossed the million-dollar salary mark following the league’s new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) discussions.
Thanks to the league’s expanding revenues, players got new offers that begin at $270000 and goes up to a maximum of $1.4 million.
According to salary trackers and reports, several stars signed deals worth more than $1 million annually during the 2026 offseason. .
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Top 10 highest-paid WNBA players in 2026
1. Napheesa Collier – Minnesota Lynx – $1.4 million
1. A’ja Wilson – Las Vegas Aces – $1.4 million
1. Kelsey Mitchell – Indiana Fever – $1.4 million
4. Ezi Magbegor – Seattle Storm – $1.25 million
5. Kahleah Copper – Phoenix Mercury – $1.2 million
5. Marina Mabrey – Toronto Tempo – $1.2 million
5 Alyssa Thomas – Phoenix Mercury – $1.2 million
8 Shakira Austin – Washington Mystics – $1.19 million
8 Bridget Carleton – Golden State Valkyries – $1.19 million
8 Allisha Gray – Atlanta Dream – $1.19 million
8 Brittney Griner – Connecticut Sun – $1.19 million
8 Sabrina Ionescu – New York Liberty – $1.19 million
8 Jonquel Jones – New York Liberty – $1.19 million
8 Kayla McBride – Minnesota Lynx – $1.19 million
8 Arike Ogunbowale – Dallas Wings – $1.19 million
8 Alanna Smith – Dallas Wings – $1.19 million
8 Breanna Stewart – New York Liberty – $1.19 million
8 Brittney Sykes – Toronto Tempo – $1.19 million
8 Courtney Williams – Minnesota Lynx – $1.19 million
8 Gabby Williams – Golden State Valkyries – $1.19 million
8 Jackie Young – Las Vegas Aces – $1.19 million
9: Aliyah Boston emerged as the highest-paid player in the history of the WNBA with a total $6.3 million four-year contract. But her annual salary is $1 million.
Kelsy Plum: Four-time All-Star guard Kelsey Plum is earning $999,999 this season, making her the league’s top-paid player under $1 million.
