The WNBA continues to expand its influence with attendance up by one-third, and new teams on the horizon. The best players earn high salaries as they attract more fans to the arena.
Two players are tied as the highest-paid WNBA power forwards: Alyssa Thomas and Satou Sabally, both play for the Mercury and earn $215,000 annually.
Thomas signed a one-year deal in February after she was traded as part of a four-team trade. She had spent 11 years with the Sun.
Sabally was also part of the trade, leaving the Wings after spending her entire career there.
Third is Natasha Howard of the Fever, earning $214,666. She signed a one-year deal this offseason with the Fever.on
Fourth on the list is Breanna Stewart, who earns $208,400 with the Liberty. Stewart has earned $1.1 million in her career playing for the Storm and the Liberty.
Fifth is Myisha Hines-Allen of the Wing, earning $203,000 annually. Hines-Allen signed a one-year deal with Dallas in February a year after she was traded to the Lynx.
Four teams make up 80% of the top 10 highest-paid forwards: the Mercury, Lynx, Liberty, and Sparks.
Tied for 11th, Alanna Smith of the Lynx and Nia Coffey of the Dream are the last players to earn at least $150,000 annually.
Ranking The Highest-Paid Power Forwards in the WNBA
Here is the entire list of the highest-paid WNBA power forwards. The list was compiled with data from Spotrac.
- Updated: April 28th, 2025
| Rank | Player | Team | Total Compensation |
| T-1 | Alyssa Thomas | Phoenix Mercury | $215,000 |
| T-1 | Satou Sabally | Phoenix Mercury | $215,000 |
| 3 | Natasha Howard | Minnesota Lynx | $214,666 |
| 4 | Breanna Stewart | New York Liberty | $208,400 |
| 5 | Myisha Hines-Allen | Dallas Wing | $203,000 |
| 6 | Dearica Hamby | Los Angeles Sparks | $202,000 |
| T-7 | Nneka Ogwumike | Seattle Storm | $195,000 |
| T-7 | Azurá Stevens | Los Angeles Sparks | $195,000 |
| 9 | Jonquel Jones | New York Liberty | $192,500 |
| 10 | Napheesa Collier | Minnesota Lynx | $184,172 |
| T-11 | Alanna Smith | Minnesota Lynx | $150,000 |
| T-11 | Nia Coffey | Atlanta Dream | $150,000 |
| 13 | Rae Burrell | Los Angeles Sparks | $125,000 |
| 14 | Jessica Shepard | Minnesota Lynx | $121,800 |
| 15 | Damiris Dantas | Indiana Fever | $98,550 |
| 16 | Megan Gustafson | Las Vegas Aces | $95,410 |
| 17 | Brianna Turner | Indiana Fever | $85,000 |
| T-18 | Cameron Brink | Los Angeles Sparks | $84,514 |
| T-18 | Rickea Jackson | Los Angeles Sparks | $84,514 |
| 20 | Kiki Iriafen | Washington Mystics | $82,563 |
| T-21 | Aaliyah Edwards | Washington Mystics | $81,096 |
| T-21 | Alissa Pili | Minnesota Lynx | $81,096 |
| T-21 | Angel Reese | Chicago Sky | $81,096 |
| 24 | Aneesah Morrow | Conneticut Sun | $79,223 |
| 25 | Cheyenne Parker | Connecticut Sun | $78,831 |
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