Kayla McBride plays for the Minnesota Lynx and earns $1,190,000 in the 2026 WNBA season. Their current contract spans 2 years with an average annual value of $1,219,750. Kayla McBride ranks #14 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$1,190,000
Protected Veteran
Total Career Earnings
$1,804,984
4 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$1,190,000
2026 · Minnesota Lynx
Contract
2 years
Expires Jan 31, 2028
Salary Context
League Rank
#14
of 275 players
% of Team Payroll
12.6%
$9,418,323 total
vs. League Average
+168%
avg $443,257
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026current | Minnesota Lynx | $1,190,000 | Protected Veteran |
| 2025 | Minnesota Lynx | $205,000 | Protected Veteran |
| 2024 | Minnesota Lynx | $208,000 | Protected Veteran |
| 2023 | Minnesota Lynx | $201,984 | Protected Veteran |
| Total | $1,804,984 | ||
Current Contract
- Annual Salary
- $1,190,000
- Avg Annual Value
- $1,219,750
- Length
- 2 years
- Start
- Feb 1, 2026
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2028
- Designation
- Protected Veteran
Year-by-Year Cap Hits
2026$1,190,000
2027$1,249,500
2028UFA
2029—
2030—
Teammates
- Napheesa Collier$1,400,000
- Courtney Williams$1,190,000
- Natasha Howard$700,000
- Olivia Miles$466,913
Data sourced from Her Hoop Stats. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated Apr 28, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kayla McBride's salary?
- Kayla McBride earns $1,190,000 in the 2026 WNBA season, placing them #14 in the league out of 275 players with a salary.
- How long is Kayla McBride's contract?
- Kayla McBride's current contract is 2 years long, expiring Jan 31, 2028.
- What is Kayla McBride's average annual salary?
- Kayla McBride's average annual value (AAV) across their 2-year contract is $1,219,750. The league average WNBA salary in 2026 is $443,257.