A'ja Wilson plays for the Las Vegas Aces and earns $1,400,000 in the 2026 WNBA season. Their current contract spans 3 years with an average annual value of $1,471,167. A'ja Wilson ranks #2 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$1,400,000
Protected Veteran
Total Career Earnings
$5,042,957
6 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$1,543,500
2028 · Las Vegas Aces
Contract Value
$4,413,500
3-yr · $1,471,167/yr avg
Salary Context
League Rank
#2
of 194 players
% of Team Payroll
20.0%
$6,992,500 total
vs. League Average
+175%
avg $509,869
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 | Las Vegas Aces | $1,543,500 | Signed |
| 2027 | Las Vegas Aces | $1,470,000 | Signed |
| 2026current | Las Vegas Aces | $1,400,000 | Protected Veteran |
| 2025 | Las Vegas Aces | $200,000 | Protected Veteran |
| 2024 | Las Vegas Aces | $227,303 | Protected Veteran |
| 2023 | Las Vegas Aces | $202,154 | Protected Veteran |
| Total | $5,042,957 | ||
Current Contract
- Annual Salary
- $1,400,000
- Total Value
- $4,413,500
- Avg Annual Value
- $1,471,167
- Length
- 3 years
- Start
- Feb 1, 2026
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2029
- Designation
- Protected Veteran
Year-by-Year Cap Hits
2026$1,400,000
2027$1,470,000
2028$1,543,500
Total$4,413,500
Teammates
- Jackie Young$1,190,000
- Chelsea Gray$1,000,000
- Jewell Loyd$800,000
- NaLyssa Smith$450,000
Data sourced from Her Hoop Stats. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated May 16, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A'ja Wilson's salary?
- A'ja Wilson earns $1,400,000 in the 2026 WNBA season, placing them #2 in the league out of 194 players with a salary.
- How long is A'ja Wilson's contract?
- A'ja Wilson's current contract is 3 years long, expiring Jan 31, 2029.
- What is A'ja Wilson's average annual salary?
- A'ja Wilson's average annual value (AAV) across their 3-year contract is $1,471,167. The league average WNBA salary in 2026 is $509,869.