Overview
- The PWHL Players Association, which posted the Player Salary Guide on Tuesday, made every contracted player's 2025–26 base salary public for the first time.
- The guide lists base pay only and shows a range from the league minimum of $37,131.50 to the top salary of $126,090 earned by Ottawa Charge forward Emily Clark.
- The numbers reveal wide internal gaps: about 97 players earned under $50,000, only roughly ten players earned six-figure base salaries, and 16 players were on minimum deals.
- The league operates under a CBA that sets rising minimums and a required team average rather than a hard salary cap, with the agreement locked through July 2031 and the 2026–27 team-average requirement scheduled to rise.
- With four new teams joining next season and roughly 100 roster spots opening, the public disclosure is likely to shape free-agent negotiations, roster construction, and public scrutiny of team pay decisions even though bonuses and stipends remain undisclosed.