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WNBA’s average base salary reportedly stands at $518,000 in 2026

USA TODAY says most players make less than that average and notes a new $7 million cap.

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USA TODAY reports that the average WNBA base salary is $518,000 in 2026, though most players make less. Its salary breakdown also covers median pay, highest-paid players, team payrolls and a new $7 million cap.

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@usatodaysportsThe average WNBA base salary is $518,000 in 2026. See the median salary, highest-paid players, team payrolls and the new $7 million cap. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2026/10/07/wnba-average-salary-2026-how-much-players-make/92125784007/?taid=6ac6b78a329a7f00017765bd&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter3h

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@usatodaysportsThe average WNBA base salary is $518,000 in 2026. See the median salary, highest-paid players, team payrolls and the new $7 million cap. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2026/10/07/wnba-average-salary-2026-how-much-players-make/92125784007/?taid=6ac6b78a329a7f00017765bd&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter3h

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@usatodaysportsThe average WNBA base salary is $518,000 in 2026. See the median salary, highest-paid players, team payrolls and the new $7 million cap. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2026/10/07/wnba-average-salary-2026-how-much-players-make/92125784007/?taid=6ac6b78a329a7f00017765bd&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter3h

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@usatodaysportsThe average WNBA base salary is $518,000 in 2026. See the median salary, highest-paid players, team payrolls and the new $7 million cap. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2026/10/07/wnba-average-salary-2026-how-much-players-make/92125784007/?taid=6ac6b78a329a7f00017765bd&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter3h