Michaela Onyenwere plays for the Washington Mystics and earns $700,000 in the 2026 WNBA season. Their current contract spans 2 years with an average annual value of $717,500. Michaela Onyenwere ranks #48 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$700,000
Protected Veteran
Total Career Earnings
$986,097
4 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$700,000
2026 · Washington Mystics
Contract
2 years
Expires Jan 31, 2028
Salary Context
League Rank
#48
of 275 players
% of Team Payroll
10.7%
$6,518,666 total
vs. League Average
+58%
avg $443,257
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026current | Washington Mystics | $700,000 | Protected Veteran |
| 2025 | Chicago Sky | $125,000 | Signed |
| 2024 | Chicago Sky | $85,690 | Signed |
| 2023 | Phoenix Mercury | $75,407 | Signed |
| Total | $986,097 | ||
Current Contract
- Annual Salary
- $700,000
- Avg Annual Value
- $717,500
- Length
- 2 years
- Start
- Feb 1, 2026
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2028
- Designation
- Protected Veteran
Year-by-Year Cap Hits
2026$700,000
2027$735,000
2028UFA
2029—
2030—
Teammates
- Shakira Austin$1,190,000
- Sonia Citron$436,016
- Kiki Iriafen$407,163
- Lauren Betts$407,163
Data sourced from Her Hoop Stats. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated Apr 28, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Michaela Onyenwere's salary?
- Michaela Onyenwere earns $700,000 in the 2026 WNBA season, placing them #48 in the league out of 275 players with a salary.
- How long is Michaela Onyenwere's contract?
- Michaela Onyenwere's current contract is 2 years long, expiring Jan 31, 2028.
- What is Michaela Onyenwere's average annual salary?
- Michaela Onyenwere's average annual value (AAV) across their 2-year contract is $717,500. The league average WNBA salary in 2026 is $443,257.