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Top 20 Highest-Paid WNBA Players 2025

May 2, 2025

Ranking the Top 20 Highest-Paid WNBA Players in 2025

Overview

  • The article discusses the salaries of top WNBA players in 2025.
  • Highlights the ongoing disparity in player compensation within the WNBA versus other leagues.
  • New league "Unrivaled" offers better paychecks, challenging WNBA's compensation structure.
  • Focuses on whether notable players like Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers rank among the highest earners.

Key Players and Salaries

Players Ranked 20 to 11

  1. Teaira McCowan ($201,400)
    • Plays for the Dallas Wings.
    • Known for her veteran presence.
  2. Kelsey Plum ($202,000)
    • Los Angeles Sparks player.
    • Recognized for unmatched experience.
  3. DeArica Hamby ($202,000)
    • Plays for Los Angeles Sparks.
    • Veteran forward with engaging playstyle.
  4. Myisha Hines-Allen ($203,000)
    • Represents Dallas Wings.
    • Anticipated future high salary for Paige Bueckers.
  5. Kayla McBride ($205,000)
    • Minnesota Lynx's top player.
    • Known for shooting and game intelligence.
  6. Sabrina Ionescu ($208,060)
    • Champion and three-point specialist.
  7. Breanna Stewart ($208,400)
    • New York Liberty star.
    • Long-standing force in the league.
  8. Marina Mabrey ($210,000)
    • Connecticut Sun's star player.
  9. Napheesa Collier ($214,284)
    • MVP candidate, Minnesota Lynx.
  10. Skylar Diggins-Smith ($214,466)
    • Vital to Seattle Storm's offense.

Players Ranked 10 to 1

  1. Britney Griner ($214,466)
    • Plays for Atlanta Dream.
    • Veteran with commanding presence.
  2. Brionna Jones ($214,466)
    • Shared salary with Griner.
    • Formerly with Connecticut Sun.
  3. Natasha Howard ($214,666)
    • Indiana Fever's critical player.
  4. Satou Sabally ($215,000)
    • Phoenix Mercury forward.
  5. Alyssa Thomas ($215,000)
    • Phoenix Mercury's major asset.
  6. Gabby Williams ($225,000)
    • Important for Seattle Storm's future.
  7. Kahleah Copper ($248,134)
    • Key player for Phoenix Mercury.
  8. Jewell Loyd ($249,032)
    • Superstar at Las Vegas Aces.
  9. Arike Ogunbowale ($249,032)
    • Dallas Wings' scoring leader.
  10. Kelsey Mitchell ($249,244)
    • Top earner, Indiana Fever star.

Notable Exclusions

  • Paige Bueckers is not yet on the top 20 list.
  • Caitlin Clark, despite high-profile status, does not appear.

Conclusion

  • Salaries reflect both the experience and influence of players within the league.
  • There remains a broad conversation about WNBA compensation relative to player value and market dynamics.

Article by Mike Hall