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
$2,029,457
4 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$1,400,000
2026 · Las Vegas Aces
Contract
3 years
Expires Jan 31, 2029
Salary Context
League Rank
#2
of 275 players
% of Team Payroll
19.3%
$7,262,500 total
vs. League Average
+216%
avg $443,257
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $2,029,457 | ||
Current Contract
- Annual Salary
- $1,400,000
- 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
2029UFA
2030—
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 Apr 28, 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 275 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 $443,257.