WNBA player salaries vary based on experience and draft position
. The average WNBA salary was roughly $119,590 in 2024
. WNBA salaries:
- Salary Range WNBA player salaries can range from $66,000 to around $250,000
- Average Base Salary The average base salary was about $102,249
. However, recent numbers show the average WNBA salary is $147,745 as of 2024
- Highest Paid Player As of 2025, Kelsey Mitchell of the Indiana Fever has the highest base salary at $249,244
- Rookie Salaries In 2025, the base salary for top picks like Paige Bueckers is $78,831
. Caitlin Clark's 2025 base salary is $78,066
- Minimum Salary The minimum salary in the WNBA is around $66,000
. The league minimum salary is currently set at $62,285
The WNBA's collective bargaining agreement (CBA) allows players to negotiate salaries
. The players' union opted out of the current CBA to push for higher salaries, seeking to capitalize on the league's success and a new media rights deal
