Brittney Griner, a three-time Olympic gold medalist and 10-time WNBA All-Star, has hustled year-round to secure her financial future. Overseas commitments, packed off-seasons, and long stretches away from family were the price she paid to bridge the pay gap in women’s basketball.

“A lot of us go over there to make an income to support our families, to support ourselves,” she admitted back in 2024, and that sacrifice has built her wealth. From WNBA contracts to endorsements and overseas earnings, Griner has stacked up a strong net worth. But how much is she really worth, and what are her biggest assets?

What is Brittney Griner’s net worth & salary?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, as of August 18th, 2025, Brittney Griner has a net worth of around $5 million. Considering she joined the WNBA in 2013 and started as a professional, Griner probably earns a good $416,666 per annum on average to maintain this figure. This puts her in the top 10% or higher. She does it through her basic income from the league and some brand deals.

Brittney Griner’s Contract Breakdown

Brittney Griner is currently playing for the Atlanta Dream under the terms of a 1-year, $214,466 contract. Her base salary of $214,466, her cap hit, and her dead cap value are all listed as $214,466.

Griner will become an unrestricted free agent in the 2026 season.

Brittney Griner’s Career Earnings

Brittney Griner’s College and Professional Career

The Phoenix Mercury drafted Brittney Griner in 2013, straight out of an outstanding year at Baylor University. On Feb. 1st, 2025, Griner signed with the Atlanta Dream, leaving Phoenix after a historic 11-season career with the Mercury. Here’s a list of all the WNBA awards and accolades Brittney Griner has collected in her 12-year journey:

• WNBA Champion (2014)
• 3x All-WNBA First Team (2014, 2019, 2021)
• 3x All-WNBA Second Team (2015, 2017, 2018)
• 10x WNBA All-Star (2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022 *honorary, 2023, 2024)
• 2x Defensive Player of the Year (2014, 2015)
• 3x WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2014, 2015, 2018)
• 4x WNBA All-Defensive Second Team (2016, 2017, 2019, 2021)
• 2x WNBA Peak Performer–Scoring (2017, 2019)
• “W25” Member — WNBA 25th Anniversary Team — (2021)
• WNBA All-Rookie Team (2013)
• 13x Western Conference Player of the Week
• WNBA Season-Long Community Assist Award (2023)
• 2x WNBA Monthly Community Assist Award (June 2017, June 2023)

Even before she was making a noise in the W, Brittney Griner earned some respectable titles as a graduating student. Have a look:

• Naismith Trophy (2012, 2013)
• Wooden Award (2012, 2013)
• Wade Trophy (2012, 2013)
• AP Player of the Year (2012, 2013)
• Ann Meyers Drysdale (USBWA) Player of the Year (2012, 2013)
• AP All-American (unanimous) (2012, 2013)
• Consensus First-Team All-American (2011, 2012, 2013)
• WBCA Defensive Player of the Year (2011, 2012, 2013)
• Big 12 Player of the Year (2011, 2012, 2013)
• Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)
• Most Outstanding Player–NCAA Championship, Final Four (2012)
• Honda Cup (2012)
• Big 12 Championship MOP (2011, 2012, 2013)
• USBWA Freshman of the Year (2010)
• Big 12 Female Athlete of the Year (2012)

Brittney Griner’s Endorsement

On account of her brilliant basketball skills, Griner had signed a $1 million deal with Nike at the time she was drafted by the Mercury. Hence, she became the first openly gay athlete to sign a deal with the sporting giants. Briner also inked contract deals with numerous brands, including T-Mobile, besides launching her own clothing line by the name BG25 in 2014, as per The Success Bug. Post that, her name is also linked to brands like Gatorade Beats by Dre, as an ambassador.

What further added to her income was an exclusive deal with Puma to headline its women’s basketball line. As per Celebrity Net Worth, it was the largest contract any female athlete had signed with a brand back then.

Other than playing in the WNBA and endorsing brands, Griner also played overseas, which helped her earn significant money. As per Sporting News, her salary was around $1 million annually when she participated in the Russian league for the UMMC Ekaterinburg, where she helped her team win the championships consecutively. In 2014, she also plied her trade for a Chinese team for three months, which assisted her in making $600,000. Previously, she had amassed $200,000 during her four-year rookie contract.

Brittney Griner’s House and Cars

As per the NY Post, Brittney Griner owns a 3000 square feet property in Arizona that was built in 2018 when she purchased it for a whopping $4,75,000. The property has an open gateway that guides one to a den, followed by formal living and dining areas. There is also a gourmet kitchen made of a granite island that charms every visitor. The home is currently estimated to be of nearly $900,000.

According to 21 Motoring, Griner has an impressive car collection, including but not limited to a Jeep Wrangler. The Wrangler, which features leather-trimmed bucket seats, LED lighting, and an infotainment system, costs around $35,000. Another car owned by Brittney Griner is the Range-Rover Autobiography, which tags along a price of $140,000. It comes with spacious cabins, a soft-close door system, brilliant speakers, and extensive wood detailing. It has an 8-speed automatic gearbox and a 5-litre V8 engine.

The next car in line is the Audi E-Tron, which has a 95kWh electric motor that produces a 500Nm Torque with a starting price of $74,800. As per CA Knowledge, Griner also owns a Volvo XC60 and a Mercedes-Benz G Class that have a price of $110,000 and $370,000, respectively.

Thus, Brittney Griner has a net worth of over $5 million and owns an uptown house with an opulent collection of cars. With her coming out of the Russian prison and giving another go at her WNBA career, it’s a great place to be .

That’s just a glimpse of what she earned as a student, and in her professional life (monetary and otherwise). Stay tuned to know more later.