Shakira Austin plays for the Washington Mystics and earns $1,190,000 in the 2026 WNBA season. Their current contract spans 3 years with an average annual value of $1,190,000. Shakira Austin ranks #21 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$1,190,000
Protected Veteran
Total Career Earnings
$1,436,508
4 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$1,190,000
2026 · Washington Mystics
Contract
3 years
Expires Jan 31, 2029
Salary Context
League Rank
#21
of 275 players
% of Team Payroll
18.3%
$6,518,666 total
vs. League Average
+168%
avg $443,257
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026current | Washington Mystics | $1,190,000 | Protected Veteran |
| 2025 | Washington Mystics | $91,981 | Signed |
| 2024 | Washington Mystics | $80,943 | Signed |
| 2023 | Washington Mystics | $73,584 | Signed |
| Total | $1,436,508 | ||
Current Contract
- Annual Salary
- $1,190,000
- Avg Annual Value
- $1,190,000
- Length
- 3 years
- Start
- Feb 1, 2026
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2029
- Designation
- Protected Veteran
Year-by-Year Cap Hits
2026$1,190,000
2027$1,190,000
2028$1,190,000
2029UFA
2030—
Teammates
- Michaela Onyenwere$700,000
- 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 Shakira Austin's salary?
- Shakira Austin earns $1,190,000 in the 2026 WNBA season, placing them #21 in the league out of 275 players with a salary.
- How long is Shakira Austin's contract?
- Shakira Austin's current contract is 3 years long, expiring Jan 31, 2029.
- What is Shakira Austin's average annual salary?
- Shakira Austin's average annual value (AAV) across their 3-year contract is $1,190,000. The league average WNBA salary in 2026 is $443,257.