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The top 20 richest WNBA players on earth according to their net worths can be found below. All of these hoopers have realized success on the hardwood, but only a few are millionaires.

Top 20 Richest WNBA Players

We have collected information from numerous credible sources such as Forbes, The Richest, and Celebrity Net Worth to come up with the net worths of the richest WNBA players.

Before you begin reading, can you guess the two players who are worth over $5 million?

The 20 richest WNBA players on the planet living today according to their 2022 net worths:

Sheryl Swoopes

richest WNBA Players sherly swoopes sits in front of camera
Sheryl Swoopes Photo Credit: (The Advocate)

Net Worth: $200,000

Sherly Swoopes is an American former professional basketball player who was the very first woman to be signed in the WNBA. Overall, she played 15 seasons for the Houston Comets, Seattle Storm, and Tulsa Shock.

She is a three-time WNBA MVP in addition to being named one of the Top 15 Players of All Time. On top of that, Swoopes has won three Olympic gold medals and was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016.

Tamika Catchings

tamika catchings poses on court in usa olympic uniform
Tamika Catchings Photo Credit: (WBUR)

Net Worth: $300,000

Tamika Catchings is an American retired professional basketball player who played her entire 15-year career with the Indiana Fever. The highlight of her playing days was winning the WNBA championship and the Finals MVP Award in 2012.

Meanwhile, Catchings is a five-time WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Awards winner and a four-time Olympic Gold Medalist. Notably, she is the all-time leader in career playoff points.

Maya Moore

richest WNBA players Lynx player Maya Moore, talks to reporters about the Lynx third WNBA championship title
 (Photo by Cheriss May/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Net Worth: $400,000

Maya Moore is an American professional basketball player who is a four-time WNBA champion with the Minnesota Lynx. The former first overall pick was named the greatest winner in the history of women’s basketball by Sports Illustrated in 2017.

Additionally, Moore has inked endorsement deals with brands like Pepsi Max Zero Calories, United Way, and United Airlines.

Elena Delle Donne

Elena Delle Donne is seen during the Virtual Parade Across America
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Net Worth: $400,000

Elena Delle Donne is an American professional basketball player who is best known for leading the Washington Mystics to a WNBA championship in 2019. In addition to her two MVP Awards, Delle Donne is the only WNBA player to join the 50–40–90 club.

Furthermore, the forward has signed endorsement deals with companies like Nike, Mountain Dew, and DuPont. In 2021, she was named to the WNBA 25th Anniversary Team.

Becky Hammon

richest WNBA players Becky Hammon of New York Liberty during Baby Phat Presents Read to Achieve
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Net Worth: $500,000

Becky Hammon is an American-Russian professional basketball coach and former player. Currently, she is the head coach of the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces as well as an assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs of the NBA.

After going undrafted in 1999, Hammon carved out an eight-year career followed by a successful tenure overseas. According to Yahoo Sports, Hammon is the first WNBA coach to exceed a $1 million annual salary.

Alyssa Thomas

Alyssa Thomas (25) fast breaks during the second half of an WNBA game between Los Angeles Sparks and Connecticut Sun
(Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Net Worth: $500,000

Alyssa Thomas is an American professional basketball forward who currently plays for the Connecticut Sun. Her base annual salary is $206,000 in what is a multi-year deal.

After being drafted fourth overall in 2014, Thomas has made a pair of All-Star teams along with three All-Defensive teams. Actually, she is in a relationship with a teammate who is an entry on the richest WNBA players list.

Tiffany Hayes

Tiffany Hayes #3 of the Connecticut Huskies calls a play against the Duke Blue Devils
 (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)

Net Worth: $500,000

is an American-Azerbaijani professional basketball player who has been playing with the Atlanta Dream since 2012. Notably, she was a key figure on back-to-back NCAAW National Championship teams with the UConn Huskies.

As it stands, Hayes is in the midst of a one-year contract that guarantees her $215,000 in 2022.

Skylar Diggins-Smith

richest WNBA players Skylar Diggins (C) of USA reacts during the FIBA Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament
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Net Worth: $600,000

Skylar Diggins-Smith is an American professional basketball player who was a central part of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic team that took home the gold. Playing for the Tulsa Shock and the Phoenix Mercury, she has made five All-Star teams as well as five All-WNBA teams.

In 2013, Diggins-Smith signed with Roc Nation Sports. Moreover, she has held endorsements with brands such as Nike, Puma, and BodyArmor. In 2022, she will make a base salary of $227,900 with the Mercury.

Jewell Loyd

Jewell Loyd (R) of USA during the FIBA Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament 2020 Group A match
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Net Worth: $600,000

Jewell Loyd is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for both the WNBA’s Seattle Storm and the Perfumerias Avenida of Spain’s Liga Femenina de Baloncesto.

She along with a couple of other players is the highest-earning player in the league with a base salary of $228,094, according to Spotrac. That doesn’t even include her salary overseas.

Natasha Howard

Natasha Howard of Kursk is challenged by Maria Vadeeva of Ekaterinburg during the Euro League Women final match
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Net Worth: $900,000

Natasha Howard is an American professional basketball player for the WNBA’s New York Liberty. She is a three-time champion as well as a winner of the Defensive Player of the Year Award. Her annual salary with the Liberty is $221,450.

The power forward has been a fierce force in the paint dating back to her days at Florida State.

Tina Charles

Tina Charles #14 of United States shoots a free throw against Serbia in the Women's Basketball Preliminary Round
(Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Net Worth: $1 Million

Tina Charles is an American professional basketball player who has played over a decade in the WNBA for the Connecticut Sun, New York Liberty, Washington Mystics, and Phoenix Mercury.

Her biggest achievements include leading UConn to two undefeated national championships and winning three Olympic gold medals with Team USA. Also, she is a one-time MVP winner.

Emma Meesseman

richest WNBA players Emma Meesseman of Belgium National team during the international friendly basket match
(Photo by Maria Jose Segovia/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Net Worth: $1 Million

Emma Meesseman is a Belgian professional basketball player who has had a very successful career after being taken 19th overall in the second round of the 2013 WNBA Draft.

In 2019, she led the Washington Mystics to a title while being named Finals MVP in the process. She is currently making $185,000 annually with the Chicago Sky.

Breanna Stewart

Breanna Stewart poses for a portrait during the Team USA Tokyo 2020 Olympic shoot
(Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Net Worth: $1 Million

Breanna Stewart is an American professional basketball player who has been a star in the sport since being named the Gatorade Female Athlete of the Year in high school. Now, she is a two-time WNBA champion and two-time Finals MVP with the Seattle Storm.

Meanwhile, Stewart has inked high-profile long-term endorsement deals with brands like Nike and Puma. Currently, she is making $228,094 annually with the Storm.

Slyvia Fowles

richest WNBA players Sylvia Fowles (L) of USA in action against Victoria Macaulay (R) of Nigeria
(Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)

Net Worth: $2 Million

Sylvia Fowles is an American professional basketball player who has a long line of accolades to her name. First, she is a two-time champ with the Minnesota Lynx. Also, she has won a pair of Finals MVPs, a regular-season MVP, as well as four Defensive Player of the Year Awards.

Fowles is undergoing a one-year contract with the Lynx that’s worth $200,000. Moreover, she has a sponsorship deal with Nike which came after her massive success in the league.

DeWanna Bonner

Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner (24) with the jump shot during the game
 (Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Net Worth: $2 Million

DeWanna Bonner is an American-Macedonian professional basketball player who played 11 seasons with the Phoenix Mercury before getting traded to the Connecticut Sun in 2020.

Like the previous couple of entries on the richest WNBA players list, Bonner has won a pair of WNBA championships. Notably, she has taken home three Sixth Woman of the Year Awards. In 2020, Bonner signed a four-year contract worth a total of $899,480.

Diana Taurasi

richest WNBA players Diana Taurasi (3) looks to clear some space while being defended by Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell
(Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Net Worth: $2 Million

Diana Taurasi is definitely one of the most recognizable names on the list. Impressively, her clutch plays earned her the nickname “White Mamba”, coined by the late Kobe Bryant.

The former top overall pick has signed significant endorsement deals with Nike and BodyArmor. In addition to that, she is in the midst of a two-year deal that’s worth $449,544.

Brittney Griner

Brittney Griner goes to the basket during a Women's round Group B basketball match
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Net Worth: $5 Million

Brittney Griner is an American professional basketball player who was a dominant force while playing for the Baylor Lady Bears. Actually, she is the only NCAA basketball player to amass 2,000 points and block 500 shots. Incredibly, she wears a men’s US size 17 shoe.

The seven-time WNBA All-Star is a two-time scoring champion as well as the winner of two Defensive Player of the Year Awards. Reports say that her deal with Nike is worth an even $1 million.

Candace Parker

 Candace Parker spotted at NCAA Women’s Championship game in adidas ‘More Is Possible’ tee
 (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images for adidas)

Net Worth: $5 Million

Candace Parker is an American professional basketball player who earns big profits from her long-term endorsement deals with Adidas and Gatorade.

Since retiring, Parker has worked as an analyst and commentator for Turner Sports. She provides coverage for NBA games and NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament games.

Furthermore, she brought two gold medals home as a part of Team USA in 2008 and 2012.

Lisa Leslie

richest WNBA players Lisa Leslie of the Triplets calls out instructions during the game against the 3 Headed Monsters
(Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Net Worth: $6 Million

Lisa Leslie is an American former professional basketball player who won a ridiculous four Olympic gold medals (1996, 2000, 2004, 2008). Now, she coaches the Triplets in the BIG3 professional basketball league while also working as a studio analyst in Orlando, Florida.

Leslie was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015. The former MVP has held endorsements with the likes of Sony PlayStation2, ESPN, and Kraft Foods.

Sue Bird

Sue Bird of the Seattle Storm is pictured on the field before a game between the New York Yankees and the Seattle Mariners
 (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)

Net Worth: $8 Million

Sue Bird is an American-Israeli professional basketball player who has won four WNBA championships and a record five Olympic gold medals with Team USA.

She makes millions from her endorsement deals with Nike, Symetra, State Farm, American Express, Mendi, and Glossier. Recently, she starred in commercials for Corona and CarMax.

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