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
$4,015,000
6 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$1,193,000
2028 · Los Angeles Sparks
Contract Value
$3,417,000
3-yr · $1,139,000/yr avg
Salary Context
League Rank
#24
of 194 players
% of Team Payroll
15.7%
$6,896,350 total
vs. League Average
+113%
avg $509,869
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 | Los Angeles Sparks | $1,193,000 | Protected Veteran |
| 2027 | Los Angeles Sparks | $1,139,000 | Protected Veteran |
| 2026current | Los Angeles Sparks | $1,085,000 | Protected Veteran |
| 2025 | Chicago Sky | $223,000 | Protected Veteran |
| 2024 | Los Angeles Sparks | $200,000 | Protected Veteran |
| 2023 | Los Angeles Sparks | $175,000 | Protected Veteran |
| Total | $4,015,000 | ||
Current Contract
- Annual Salary
- $1,085,000
- Total Value
- $3,417,000
- 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
Total$3,417,000
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 May 16, 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 194 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 $509,869.