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 Value
1 yr
Expires Jan 31, 2027
Salary Context
League Rank
#95
of 194 players
% of Team Payroll
7.1%
$5,068,070 total
vs. League Average
-29%
avg $509,869
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026current | Portland Fire | $360,000 | Protected Veteran |
| 2025 | Dallas Wings | $118,450 | Signed |
| 2024 | Portland Fire | $125,000 | Protected Veteran |
| 2023 | Los Angeles Sparks | $62,675 | Signed |
| 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
Teammates
- Bridget Carleton$1,190,000
- Megan Gustafson$500,000
- Sug Sutton$425,000
- Luisa Geiselsöder$325,000
Data sourced from Her Hoop Stats. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated May 16, 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 194 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 $509,869.