Who Are the Highest-Paid Players in the WNBA in 2023, Jewell Loyd leads top 10 List..

The WNBA's free agency period has officially opened as of today, the first day of February.

On January 21, teams started the process of making agreements. Breanna Stewart announced on Wednesday that she would sign with the New York Liberty, though the specifics of her contract have not yet been worked out. During that time, Candace Parker made the announcement that she would join the defending champion Las Vegas Aces.

Let’s take a look at who the current highest-paid WNBA players are in 2023:

Note: All contract data via Spotrac

List of Top 10 highest-paid WNBA players in 2023.

Jewell Loyd, Seattle Storm has an average annual salary of $234,936 and is currently the WNBA’s highest-paid player in 2023.

Here are the top 10 list of highest-paid players in WNBA in 2023 season:

1. Jewell Loyd, Seattle Storm: $234,936

2. Arike Ogunbowale, Dallas Wings: $234,936

T-3. DeWanna Bonner, Connecticut Sun: $234,950

T-3. Skylar Diggins-Smith, Phoenix Mercury: $234,950

T-3. Elena Delle Donne, Washington Mystics: $234,950

6. Natasha Howard, New York Liberty: $227,900

7. Alyssa Thomas, Connecticut Sun: $212,000

8. Jonquel Jones, Connecticut Sun: $211,150

9. Kelsey Mitchell, Indiana Fever: $206,000

10. Kahleah Copper,Chicago Sky: $205,000

What is the average WNBA salary?

In 2022, the average WNBA salary was $102,751 among 151 athletes, but that should change in 2023 with multiple free agents still pending.

What is Candace Parker’s salary?

The 36-year-old WNBA icon signed a one-year deal with the Aces for this season worth $100,000. In 2023, Parker will earn a base salary of $100,000, while carrying a cap hit of $100,000.

What is Breanna Stewart’s salary?

It’s not yet known how much Stewart, 28, will earn with the NY Liberty. Her last deal with the Seattle Storm was a one-year contract worth $228,094.

What is Brittney Griner’s salary?

Griner, 32, signed a three-year deal worth $664,544 with the Mercury in 2020-21, which expires this year. This season, she’s set to earn $227,900. Contracts including an annual average salary of $221,515.

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