Top 5 richest active WNBA players in 2025: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and more

The WNBA has been gaining significant traction over the last year, with an increase in both viewership and attendance, making it an ideal time for players to show their skills. This exposure could lead to more brand deals and opportunities for the players to open up. Playing smart inside and outside the court could help them grow their name and money.

This article lists the top 5 richest active WNBA players in 2025 and the various pursuits that helped them rake it in.

1. Caitlin Clark

Caitlin Clark tops this list off with an estimated net worth of $10 million (per Celebrity Net Worth). Drafted as the No. 1 pick in 2024 as a point guard by the Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark earns a WNBA base salary of $78,066 as part of her four-year contract with the Indiana Fever (per Spotrac). Most of her wealth comes from endorsement deals and sponsorship from major companies like Nike, Gatorade, State Farm, Bose, H&R Block, Buick, Hy-Vee, and more. She has also made history by being the first ever female athlete to sign a deal with Wilson Sporting Goods Co.

2. Brittney Griner

Brittney Griner is estimated to have a net worth of around $5 million, putting her second on this list (per Celebrity Net Worth). After her 11-season career with the Phoenix Mercury, Brittney Griner started her Atlanta Dream run as a center on February 1st, 2025. According to Spotrac, her one-year contract with the Atlanta Dream earns her a base salary of $214,466. Brittney Griner has scored lucrative endorsement deals over the years with companies such as Nike, Beats by Dre, and Gatorade. Combining her WNBA salaries and other business ventures.

3. Breanna Stewart

Breanna Stewart has been estimated to have a net worth of around $5 million (per MARCA). Playing as the forward for the New York Liberty, Breanna Stewart has partnered with big names like Nike and Puma. In 2022, Puma launched Stewie 1, making it Breanna Stewart’s first-ever signature shoe. Puma added more to the Stewie brand, including apparel items like jackets, shorts, innerwear, and more.

4. Angel Reese

Angel Reese is estimated to be worth around $1.7 million (per USA Today). Her net worth has been estimated by combining her WNBA salary, brand deals, investments, and other business ventures. Regarding her net worth, the Chicago Star forward has publicly addressed the online speculation with an interview with People magazine, stating that the numbers were “way-off”. Her brand collaborations with companies like Hershey's, PlayStation, Reebok, etc., have skyrocketed her wealth and put her among the richest active players in the WNBA.

5. Paige Bueckers

Paige Bueckers is worth $1.5 million (per MARCA). The promising Dallas Wings star has been making her money through her NIL deals and brand collaborations with Nike, Gatorade, and Bose. Paige Bueckers has also partnered with popular companies like Crocs and Dunkin’. Her four-year WNBA contract of $348,198 places her as one of the lower-earning players, but her endorsements and sponsorships have increased her overall income.





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After a failed negotiation with the WNBA, players sported t-shirts with the slogan “Pay Us What You Owe Us” ahead of their All-Star Game back in July 19, 2025. More than 40 WNBA players are demanding an increased salary, improved revenue-sharing models, better benefits, and softer salary caps. If demands are not met by October 2025, potential walkouts from star players are expected. Although the WNBA players earn significantly less than NBA players, they have been making their moves by exploring other business avenues. With these smart business decisions, these WNBA players have made a name and built wealth for themselves.