WNBA Salary Cap and Player Earnings: A Detailed Analysis

Top Salaries and Cap Hits

In 2022, A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces became the highest-paid player in WNBA history, with a salary cap hit of $228,094. This was followed by Breanna Stewart of the Seattle Storm ($221,450) and Elena Delle Donne of the Washington Mystics ($215,000).

The WNBA salary cap for the 2022 season is set at $1.42 million per team. This is a significant increase from the 2021 season, when the cap was set at $1.3 million per team.

Average Salaries and Earnings

The average WNBA salary for the 2022 season is $120,000. This is a significant increase from the 2021 season, when the average salary was $117,000.

In addition to their salaries, WNBA players can also earn bonuses for performance and achievements. These bonuses can include:

• Winning the WNBA championship
• Being named to the All-WNBA Team
• Winning the WNBA MVP award
• Winning the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award
• Winning the WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year award

WNBA's Future Salary Landscape

The WNBA is in a period of growth and expansion. The league recently announced a new television deal with CBS Sports, and it is expected that the salary cap will continue to increase in the coming years.

This is good news for WNBA players, who have long been underpaid compared to their male counterparts in the NBA. As the WNBA continues to grow in popularity, it is likely that player salaries will continue to rise.