Ariel Atkins plays for the Los Angeles Sparks and earns $1,085,000 in the 2026 WNBA season. Their current contract spans 3 years with an average annual value of $1,139,000. Ariel Atkins ranks #24 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$1,085,000
Protected Veteran
Total Career Earnings
$1,683,000
4 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$1,085,000
2026 · Los Angeles Sparks
Contract
3 years
Expires Jan 31, 2029
Salary Context
League Rank
#24
of 275 players
% of Team Payroll
14.1%
$7,721,350 total
vs. League Average
+145%
avg $443,257
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026current | Los Angeles Sparks | $1,085,000 | Protected Veteran |
| 2025 | Chicago Sky | $223,000 | Protected Veteran |
| 2024 | Washington Mystics | $200,000 | Protected Veteran |
| 2023 | Washington Mystics | $175,000 | Protected Veteran |
| Total | $1,683,000 | ||
Current Contract
- Annual Salary
- $1,085,000
- Avg Annual Value
- $1,139,000
- Length
- 3 years
- Start
- Feb 1, 2026
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2029
- Designation
- Protected Veteran
Year-by-Year Cap Hits
2026$1,085,000
2027$1,139,000
2028$1,193,000
2029UFA
2030—
Teammates
- Dearica Hamby$1,100,000
- Kelsey Plum$999,999
- Nneka Ogwumike$950,000
- Erica Wheeler$625,000
Data sourced from Her Hoop Stats. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated Apr 28, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ariel Atkins's salary?
- Ariel Atkins earns $1,085,000 in the 2026 WNBA season, placing them #24 in the league out of 275 players with a salary.
- How long is Ariel Atkins's contract?
- Ariel Atkins's current contract is 3 years long, expiring Jan 31, 2029.
- What is Ariel Atkins's average annual salary?
- Ariel Atkins's average annual value (AAV) across their 3-year contract is $1,139,000. The league average WNBA salary in 2026 is $443,257.