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WNBA CBA Boosts 2026 Player Pay 366%

8/22/2026

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  • WNBA players and the league signed a new collective bargaining agreement in March, raising salaries.
  • Average player pay rose 366% for the 2026 season, pushing many into higher tax brackets.
  • Guard Courtney Williams secured a two-year, $2.44 million contract with a 561.1% salary increase, earning $1.19 million in 2026.
  • Forward Natisha Hiedeman signed a two-year, $1.525 million deal, a 455.6% raise with the Seattle Storm.