Brittney Griner plays for the Connecticut Sun and earns $1,190,000 in the 2026 WNBA season. Their current contract spans 1 year. Brittney Griner ranks #9 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$1,190,000
Protected Veteran
Total Career Earnings
$1,719,566
4 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$1,190,000
2026 · Connecticut Sun
Contract
1 year
Expires Jan 31, 2027
Salary Context
League Rank
#9
of 275 players
% of Team Payroll
16.4%
$7,250,714 total
vs. League Average
+168%
avg $443,257
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026current | Connecticut Sun | $1,190,000 | Protected Veteran |
| 2025 | Atlanta Dream | $214,466 | Protected Veteran |
| 2024 | Phoenix Mercury | $150,000 | Protected Veteran |
| 2023 | Phoenix Mercury | $165,100 | Protected Veteran |
| Total | $1,719,566 | ||
Current Contract
- Annual Salary
- $1,190,000
- Length
- 1 year
- Start
- Feb 1, 2026
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2027
- Designation
- Protected Veteran
Year-by-Year Cap Hits
2026$1,190,000
2027UFA
2028—
2029—
2030—
Teammates
- Kennedy Burke$1,000,000
- Olivia Nelson-Ododa$735,000
- Diamond Miller$536,588
- Aaliyah Edwards$375,542
Data sourced from Her Hoop Stats. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated Apr 28, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Brittney Griner's salary?
- Brittney Griner earns $1,190,000 in the 2026 WNBA season, placing them #9 in the league out of 275 players with a salary.
- How long is Brittney Griner's contract?
- Brittney Griner's current contract is 1 year long, expiring Jan 31, 2027.
- What is Brittney Griner's average annual salary?
- Brittney Griner earns $1,190,000 this season. The league average WNBA salary in 2026 is $443,257.