who is the highest paid wnba player

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The highest-paid WNBA player in 2025 is Jackie Young of the Las Vegas Aces, earning an annual salary of $252,450 after signing a two-year contract extension worth $504,900

. Following her, the next highest salaries belong to:

  • Kelsey Mitchell (Indiana Fever) at $249,244
  • Jewell Loyd (Seattle Storm) at $245,508
  • Kahleah Copper (Phoenix Mercury) at $245,059
  • Arike Ogunbowale (Dallas Wings) at $241,984

Jackie Young currently holds the top spot in terms of base salary among active WNBA players for the 2025 season.