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Cash Queens of the Court: 10 highest-paid WNBA players in 2024, from Jackie Young to Kahleah Copper

By Divya Kishore
Updated On : 02:46 PST, Apr 17, 2024

Jackie Young, Jewell Loyd, and Kahleah Copper are among the highest-paid WNBA players of 2024 (Ethan Miller/Getty Images, Mitchell Leff/Getty Images, and Seskim Photo/MB Media/Getty Images)

10 highest-paid WNBA players for the 2024 season

Arike Ogunbowale and Diana Taurasi make huge money as WNBA players (Ethan Miller/Getty Images and Chris Coduto/Getty Images) — Arike Ogunbowale and Diana Taurasi are two of the highest-paid WNBA players (Ethan Miller/Getty Images, Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

Women's college basketball has seen many star players not just winning inside the court but also making it big when it comes to money. While it's a fact that the WNBA doesn't make enormous deals like the NBA, players at the top still have the potential to bring in six-figure salaries. As the money made by professional women's basketball players remains an issue of contention, let's take a look at the 10 highest-paid WNBA players for the 2024 season.

1. Jackie Young

Jackie Young #40 of the US National Team dribbles up court during an exhibition game against the Duke Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium on November 12, 2023, in Durham, North Carolina. The US National Team won 87-58. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images) — Jackie Young plays for the Las Vegas Aces (Lance King/Getty Images)

Las Vegas Aces Guard Jackie Young has played a key role in her team's back-to-back WNBA championships. The 26-year-old, who was drafted first overall by Las Vegas in the 2019 WNBA draft, reportedly gets an annual salary of $252,450.

2. Jewell Loyd

Jewell Loyd attends the 2024 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 16, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images) — Jewell Loyd plays for the Seattle Storm (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)

Jewell Loyd, who was also a No 1 overall selection, plays as a guard for the Seattle Storm. The two-time WNBA champion was earlier engaged as a college basketball athlete at Notre Dame. Loyd reportedly makes $245,508 yearly after Seattle signed her to a two-year extension.

3. Kahleah Copper

Kahleah Copper #2 of the Chicago Sky dribbles during the second half against the New York Liberty at Barclays Center on June 04, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Sky won 86-82. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) — Kahleah Copper is currently a part of the Phoenix Mercury (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Phoenix Mercury's Kahleah Copper was earlier part of Washington Mystics before being shifted to Chicago Sky. The guard is primarily known for helping Chicago bag the 2021 WNBA Finals. Currently, she has an annual salary of $245,059.

4. Arike Ogunbowale

Arike Ogunbowale #24 of the Dallas Wings reacts against the New York Liberty at the Barclays Center on June 11, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) — Arike Ogunbowale is a guard for the Dallas Wings (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Arike Ogunbowale is a 2020 scoring title winner as well as a three-time All-Star, who plays for the Dallas Wings. She signed a three-year extension with the team and reportedly gets $241,984 as her yearly salary.

5. Diana Taurasi

Diana Taurasi #12 handles the ball during the USA Basketball Women's National Team Training Camp at Cleveland Clinic Courts on April 03, 2024, in Independence, Ohio. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images) — Diana Taurasi has been a part of the WNBA for two decades (Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)

Diana Taurasi has added many feathers to her portfolio while playing for more than 20 years in the WNBA. The three-time WNBA champion, who is currently a part of the Phoenix Mercury, makes $234,936 per year.

6. Natasha Howard

Natasha Howard #6 of the New York Liberty dribbles up the court against the Chicago Sky during the second half in Game One of the First Round of the 2022 WNBA Playoffs at Wintrust Arena on August 17, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) — Natasha Howard plays for the Dallas Wings (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Natasha Howard, a star player of the Dallas Wings, has three WNBA titles to her name. She also received the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year honor in 2019. Howard reportedly takes home $224,675 annually.

7. Erica Wheeler

Erica Wheeler #17 of the Atlanta Dream walks the orange carpet prior to the Welcome Reception at RPM Seafood restaurant during the 2022 WNBA All-Star Weekend on July 8, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) — Erica Wheeler plays for the Indiana Fever (Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Indiana Fever's Erica Wheeler has managed to carve out a career by herself after she failed to get selected in the 2015 draft. The 32-year-old one-time All-Star makes $222,154 every year.

8. Brionna Jones

Brionna Jones of the United States celebrates Team USA winning the Gold Medal during the 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Final match between USA and China at Sydney Superdome, on October 01, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images) — Brionna Jones plays for the Connecticut Sun (Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Connecticut Sun's Brionna Jones was honored with the 2021 Most Improved Player award. The two-time All-Star has an annual salary of $212,000.

9. Skylar Diggins-Smith

Guard Skylar Diggins-Smith #4 of the Phoenix Mercury handles the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Los Angeles Convention Center on June 16, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) — Skylar Diggins-Smith has six All-Star selections (Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

Skylar Diggins-Smith has been a part of the WNBA for over 10 years. She has six All-Star selections as well as four All-WNBA First Team nods. With her two-year deal with Seattle Storm, Diggins-Smith earns $211,343 annually.

10. Alyssa Thomas

Alyssa Thomas #25 of the Connecticut Sun shoots a free throw against the Las Vegas Aces in the first quarter of their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on July 01, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Sun 102-84. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) — Alyssa Thomas plays for the Connecticut Sun (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Connecticut Sun's Alyssa Thomas was recognized as the 2023 rebounding champion and 2020 steals leader. She makes $209,000 as her annual salary.

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