The WNBA's financial landscape has undergone significant changes ahead of the 2026 season. The league's new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) discussions have led to many players crossing the million-dollar salary mark.
Thanks to the league's expanding revenues, players have received new offers ranging from $270,000 to a maximum of $1.4 million. The highest-paid players in WNBA history include Las Vegas' A'ja Wilson, Minnesota's Napheesa Collier, and Indiana's Kelsey Mitchell, who reportedly agreed to multi-million-dollar contracts recently.
The top 10 highest-paid WNBA players in 2026 are:
- Napheesa Collier - Minnesota Lynx - $1.4 million
- A'ja Wilson - Las Vegas Aces - $1.4 million
- Kelsey Mitchell - Indiana Fever - $1.4 million
- Ezi Magbegor - Seattle Storm - $1.25 million
- Kahleah Copper - Phoenix Mercury - $1.2 million
- Marina Mabrey - Toronto Tempo - $1.2 million
- Alyssa Thomas - Phoenix Mercury - $1.2 million
- Shakira Austin - Washington Mystics - $1.19 million
- Bridget Carleton - Golden State Valkyries - $1.19 million
- Allisha Gray - Atlanta Dream - $1.19 million
Aliyah Boston emerged as the highest-paid player in the history of the WNBA with a total $6.3 million four-year contract, while Kelsey Plum is earning $999,999 this season, making her the league's top-paid player under $1 million.
