Katie Lou Samuelson plays for the Seattle Storm and earns $420,000 in the 2026 WNBA season. Their current contract spans 2 years with an average annual value of $420,000. Katie Lou Samuelson ranks #82 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$420,000
Protected Veteran
Total Career Earnings
$1,240,835
5 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$420,000
2026 · Seattle Storm
Contract Value
$840,000
2-yr · $420,000/yr avg
Salary Context
League Rank
#82
of 194 players
% of Team Payroll
6.6%
$6,317,329 total
vs. League Average
-18%
avg $509,869
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Seattle Storm | $420,000 | Protected Veteran |
| 2026current | Seattle Storm | $420,000 | Protected Veteran |
| 2025 | Indiana Fever | $95,835 | Signed |
| 2024 | Indiana Fever | $175,000 | Protected Veteran |
| 2023 | Los Angeles Sparks | $130,000 | Signed |
| Total | $1,240,835 | ||
Current Contract
- Annual Salary
- $420,000
- Total Value
- $840,000
- Avg Annual Value
- $420,000
- Length
- 2 years
- Start
- Feb 1, 2026
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2028
- Designation
- Protected Veteran
Year-by-Year Cap Hits
2026$420,000
2027$420,000
Total$840,000
Teammates
- Ezi Magbegor$1,250,000
- Natisha Hiedeman$750,000
- Stefanie Dolson$750,000
- Jade Melbourne$500,000
Data sourced from Her Hoop Stats. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated May 16, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Katie Lou Samuelson's salary?
- Katie Lou Samuelson earns $420,000 in the 2026 WNBA season, placing them #82 in the league out of 194 players with a salary.
- How long is Katie Lou Samuelson's contract?
- Katie Lou Samuelson's current contract is 2 years long, expiring Jan 31, 2028.
- What is Katie Lou Samuelson's average annual salary?
- Katie Lou Samuelson's average annual value (AAV) across their 2-year contract is $420,000. The league average WNBA salary in 2026 is $509,869.