Kayla Thornton plays for the Golden State Valkyries and earns $750,000 in the 2026 WNBA season. Their current contract spans 1 year. Kayla Thornton ranks #42 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$750,000
Protected Veteran
Total Career Earnings
$1,101,716
4 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$750,000
2026 · Golden State Valkyries
Contract
1 year
Expires Jan 31, 2027
Salary Context
League Rank
#42
of 275 players
% of Team Payroll
8.3%
$9,008,729 total
vs. League Average
+69%
avg $443,257
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026current | Golden State Valkyries | $750,000 | Protected Veteran |
| 2025 | Golden State Valkyries | $132,000 | Protected Veteran |
| 2024 | New York Liberty | $110,000 | Protected Veteran |
| 2023 | New York Liberty | $109,716 | Protected Veteran |
| Total | $1,101,716 | ||
Current Contract
- Annual Salary
- $750,000
- Length
- 1 year
- Start
- Feb 1, 2026
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2027
- Designation
- Protected Veteran
Year-by-Year Cap Hits
2026$750,000
2027UFA
2028—
2029—
2030—
Teammates
- Gabby Williams$1,190,000
- Veronica Burton$925,000
- Kaila Charles$600,000
- Tiffany Hayes$600,000
Data sourced from Her Hoop Stats. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated Apr 28, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kayla Thornton's salary?
- Kayla Thornton earns $750,000 in the 2026 WNBA season, placing them #42 in the league out of 275 players with a salary.
- How long is Kayla Thornton's contract?
- Kayla Thornton's current contract is 1 year long, expiring Jan 31, 2027.
- What is Kayla Thornton's average annual salary?
- Kayla Thornton earns $750,000 this season. The league average WNBA salary in 2026 is $443,257.