Kaila Charles plays for the Golden State Valkyries and earns $600,000 in the 2026 WNBA season. Their current contract spans 2 years with an average annual value of $607,500. Kaila Charles ranks #54 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$600,000
Protected Veteran
Total Career Earnings
$1,249,197
4 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$615,000
2027 · Golden State Valkyries
Contract Value
$1,215,000
2-yr · $607,500/yr avg
Salary Context
League Rank
#54
of 194 players
% of Team Payroll
8.2%
$7,360,829 total
vs. League Average
+18%
avg $509,869
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Golden State Valkyries | $615,000 | Protected Veteran |
| 2026current | Golden State Valkyries | $600,000 | Protected Veteran |
| 2025 | Dallas Wings | $21,198 | Signed |
| 2023 | Golden State Valkyries | $12,999 | Signed |
| Total | $1,249,197 | ||
Current Contract
- Annual Salary
- $600,000
- Total Value
- $1,215,000
- Avg Annual Value
- $607,500
- Length
- 2 years
- Start
- Feb 1, 2026
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2028
- Designation
- Protected Veteran
Year-by-Year Cap Hits
2026$600,000
2027$615,000
Total$1,215,000
Teammates
- Gabby Williams$1,190,000
- Veronica Burton$925,000
- Kayla Thornton$750,000
- Tiffany Hayes$600,000
Data sourced from Her Hoop Stats. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated May 16, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kaila Charles's salary?
- Kaila Charles earns $600,000 in the 2026 WNBA season, placing them #54 in the league out of 194 players with a salary.
- How long is Kaila Charles's contract?
- Kaila Charles's current contract is 2 years long, expiring Jan 31, 2028.
- What is Kaila Charles's average annual salary?
- Kaila Charles's average annual value (AAV) across their 2-year contract is $607,500. The league average WNBA salary in 2026 is $509,869.