Statistics About The Average Wnba Salary

In this post, we will explore the fascinating statistics surrounding WNBA player salaries for the 2021 season. From the minimum and maximum player salaries to the average salary increase following the collective bargaining agreement in 2020, we will break down the numbers that highlight the evolving landscape of compensation in women’s professional basketball.

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"The WNBA's minimum player salary for veterans (players with three or more years of service) in 2021 was $57,000."

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"The WNBA's minimum player salary for rookies in 2021 was $41,965."

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"The maximum veteran salary in 2021 was $221,450."

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"The median salary in the WNBA was around $71,635 for the 2021 season."

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"The 2021 salary cap in the WNBA was $1,339,000 per team."

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"The average salary in the WNBA increased by 53% after collective bargaining agreement in 2020."

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"Over 50% of revenue now goes to the players, up from 20%-30% previously before the 2020 agreement."

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"The highest-paid WNBA player in 2021 was Diana Taurasi with a salary of $221,450."

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"The top players in the WNBA now earn cash compensation in excess of $500,000."

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"The average WNBA player salary will reach six figures for the first time because of the CBA, averaging nearly $130,000."

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"The top four highest-paid WNBA players in 2021 each earned the maximum of $221,450."

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"The total team salaries in the WNBA for the 2021 season ranged from a low of approximately $1.23 million to a high of approximately $1.3 million."

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"Veteran players in the WNBA are eligible for "supermax" salaries exceeding the maximum cap if they've been with their team for 6+ years."

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"Only a few top players in the WNBA make over $100,000 from their team contracts."

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"The least paid player in 2021 was a rookie who made $41,965."

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"The average salary in the WNBA increased by over $20,000 from the 2020 to the 2021 season."

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"The number of players earning a six-figure salary in the WNBA increased by 5 times within a single year."

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"Players can earn an additional $50,000 for active marketing agreements and offseason league play in the WNBA."

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"The average WNBA salary hovers around the mid-six figures but can reach seven figures when endorsements and other forms of income are included."

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"Prior to the collective bargaining agreement in 2020, the average WNBA salary was about $75,000."

In conclusion, the statistics paint a picture of significant advancements in WNBA player salaries following the collective bargaining agreement in 2020. The data highlights a notable increase in average salaries, with the median salary surpassing $70,000 and the top players now earning cash compensation exceeding $500,000. The agreement has brought about a positive shift in player earnings, with over 50% of revenue now directed towards the players. The WNBA’s salary landscape has been reshaped, with the average salary poised to reach six figures for the first time, reflecting a promising trend towards more substantial and equitable compensation for players in the league.