WNBA Salary Cap History
WNBA Salary Cap History
A look at the history of the WNBA's salary cap, luxury tax, minimum & maximum salaries, & exceptons.
| Year | Cap Maximum | Cap $ +/- | Cap % +/- | Highest Team Cap | Lowest Team Cap | Highest Player Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,420,500 | $41,330 | 3.00% |
Las Vegas Aces
$1,397,002
|
Seattle Storm
$394,936
|
Arike Ogunbowale
$234,936
|
| 2022 | $1,379,170 | $40,170 | 3.00% |
Phoenix Mercury
$1,436,831
|
Los Angeles Sparks
$1,318,891
|
Diana Taurasi
$228,094
|
| 2021 | $1,339,000 | $39,000 | 3.00% |
Phoenix Mercury
$1,353,144
|
Dallas Wings
$1,242,419
|
Skylar Diggins-Smith
$221,450
|
| 2020 | $1,300,000 | $303,900 | 30.51% |
Phoenix Mercury
$1,281,497
|
Minnesota Lynx
$918,627
|
Skylar Diggins-Smith
$215,000
|
| 2019 | $996,100 | $19,800 | 2.03% |
Minnesota Lynx
$1,169,199
|
Dallas Wings
$770,611
|
DeWanna Bonner
$127,500
|
| 2018 | $976,300 |
Connecticut Sun
$781,883
|
New York Liberty
$367,269
|
Diana Taurasi
$115,500
|