Kahleah Copper plays for the Phoenix Mercury and earns $1,200,000 in the 2026 WNBA season. Their current contract spans 2 years with an average annual value of $1,230,000. Kahleah Copper ranks #5 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$1,200,000
Protected Veteran
Total Career Earnings
$3,155,118
5 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$1,260,000
2027 · Phoenix Mercury
Contract Value
$2,460,000
2-yr · $1,230,000/yr avg
Salary Context
League Rank
#5
of 194 players
% of Team Payroll
18.5%
$6,486,771 total
vs. League Average
+135%
avg $509,869
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Phoenix Mercury | $1,260,000 | Protected Veteran |
| 2026current | Phoenix Mercury | $1,200,000 | Protected Veteran |
| 2025 | Phoenix Mercury | $248,134 | Protected Veteran |
| 2024 | Phoenix Mercury | $241,984 | Protected Veteran |
| 2023 | Chicago Sky | $205,000 | Protected Veteran |
| Total | $3,155,118 | ||
Current Contract
- Annual Salary
- $1,200,000
- Total Value
- $2,460,000
- Avg Annual Value
- $1,230,000
- Length
- 2 years
- Start
- Feb 1, 2026
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2028
- Designation
- Protected Veteran
Year-by-Year Cap Hits
2026$1,200,000
2027$1,260,000
Total$2,460,000
Teammates
- Alyssa Thomas$1,200,000
- Sami Whitcomb$735,000
- Valériane Ayayi$500,000
- DeWanna Bonner$500,000
Data sourced from Her Hoop Stats. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated May 16, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kahleah Copper's salary?
- Kahleah Copper earns $1,200,000 in the 2026 WNBA season, placing them #5 in the league out of 194 players with a salary.
- How long is Kahleah Copper's contract?
- Kahleah Copper's current contract is 2 years long, expiring Jan 31, 2028.
- What is Kahleah Copper's average annual salary?
- Kahleah Copper's average annual value (AAV) across their 2-year contract is $1,230,000. The league average WNBA salary in 2026 is $509,869.