Karlie Samuelson
Protected Veteran2026 Season

Karlie Samuelson

Portland Fire
5.1% of salary cap$360,000

Karlie Samuelson plays for the Portland Fire and earns $360,000 in the 2026 WNBA season. Their current contract spans 1 year. Karlie Samuelson ranks #95 in the league by salary.

Current Salary
$360,000
Protected Veteran
Total Career Earnings
$666,125
4 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$360,000
2026 · Portland Fire
Contract
1 year
Expires Jan 31, 2027

Salary Context

League Rank
#95
of 275 players
% of Team Payroll
5.6%
$6,443,409 total
vs. League Average
-19%
avg $443,257

Earnings History

Season by Season

SeasonTeamSalaryStatus
2026currentPortland Fire$360,000Protected Veteran
2025Dallas Wings$118,450Signed
2024Washington Mystics$125,000Protected Veteran
2023Los Angeles Sparks$62,675Signed
Total$666,125

Current Contract

Annual Salary
$360,000
Length
1 year
Start
Feb 1, 2026
Expires
Jan 31, 2027
Designation
Protected Veteran

Year-by-Year Cap Hits

2026$360,000
2027UFA
2028
2029
2030

Data sourced from Her Hoop Stats. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated Apr 28, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Karlie Samuelson's salary?
Karlie Samuelson earns $360,000 in the 2026 WNBA season, placing them #95 in the league out of 275 players with a salary.
How long is Karlie Samuelson's contract?
Karlie Samuelson's current contract is 1 year long, expiring Jan 31, 2027.
What is Karlie Samuelson's average annual salary?
Karlie Samuelson earns $360,000 this season. The league average WNBA salary in 2026 is $443,257.