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WNBA Pay Gap: 116 Times Lower Than NBA Salaries

11/15/2025

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The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) faces a pay crisis driven by undervaluation of women's work.
The National Basketball Association (NBA) salary is 116 times higher than the WNBA's, with WNBA players receiving 9% of league income vs. 51% for the NBA.
Despite rising viewership and ticket sales, the NBA cut a potential $75 billion media deal to $2.2 billion over 11 years.

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The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) faces a pay crisis driven by undervaluation of women's work.
The National Basketball Association (NBA) salary is 116 times higher than the WNBA's, with WNBA players receiving 9% of league income vs. 51% for the NBA.
Despite rising viewership and ticket sales, the NBA cut a potential $75 billion media deal to $2.2 billion over 11 years.