Natasha Howard plays for the Minnesota Lynx and earns $700,000 in the 2026 WNBA season. Their current contract spans 2 years with an average annual value of $717,500. Natasha Howard ranks #47 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$700,000
Protected Veteran
Total Career Earnings
$2,111,716
5 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$735,000
2027 · Minnesota Lynx
Contract Value
$1,435,000
2-yr · $717,500/yr avg
Salary Context
League Rank
#47
of 194 players
% of Team Payroll
10.0%
$6,980,823 total
vs. League Average
+37%
avg $509,869
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Minnesota Lynx | $735,000 | Protected Veteran |
| 2026current | Minnesota Lynx | $700,000 | Protected Veteran |
| 2025 | Indiana Fever | $214,466 | Protected Veteran |
| 2024 | Dallas Wings | $234,350 | Protected Veteran |
| 2023 | Dallas Wings | $227,900 | Protected Veteran |
| Total | $2,111,716 | ||
Current Contract
- Annual Salary
- $700,000
- Total Value
- $1,435,000
- 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
Total$1,435,000
Teammates
- Napheesa Collier$1,400,000
- Kayla McBride$1,190,000
- Courtney Williams$1,190,000
- Olivia Miles$466,913
Data sourced from Her Hoop Stats. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated May 16, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Natasha Howard's salary?
- Natasha Howard earns $700,000 in the 2026 WNBA season, placing them #47 in the league out of 194 players with a salary.
- How long is Natasha Howard's contract?
- Natasha Howard's current contract is 2 years long, expiring Jan 31, 2028.
- What is Natasha Howard's average annual salary?
- Natasha Howard's average annual value (AAV) across their 2-year contract is $717,500. The league average WNBA salary in 2026 is $509,869.