PWHL Unveils 2025‑26 Salary Data
The Players’ Association of the Professional Women’s Hockey League released comprehensive salary figures for the upcoming season, detailing base pay only and excluding any performance bonuses.
League‑wide, the minimum salary sits at $37,131.50, a figure that 17 athletes will earn, while the average base pay per team hovers around $58,349.50, allowing a modest 10 % variance based on player movement.
Financial Footprint of the League
Across the circuit, the PWHL allocated $11,110,938.65 to player salaries, a sum that reflects both guaranteed contracts and the distribution of championship bonuses.
The Montréal Victoire, crowned Walter Cup champions, received $67,101.93 to be split among the squad, whereas the Ottawa Charge, runners‑up, earned $42,701.23.
Spotlight on Top Earners
Individual contracts vary widely, with Boston Fleet’s Megan Keller topping her team’s payroll at $105,000, while Minnesota Frost’s Kendall Coyne Schofield followed closely with $100,785.50. In Montréal, Abby Roque led the Victoire with $116,699, and New York Sirens’ Sarah Fillier commanded $125,000.
Other notable earners include Ottawa’s Emily Clark at $126,090, Seattle Torrent’s Hilary Knight with $106,090, Toronto Sceptres’ Renata Fast at $106,090, and Vancouver Goldeneyes’ duo of Emerance Maschmeyer and Tereza Vanišová, each paid $90,000.
The salary breakdown also notes that award‑winning players can receive extra incentives, and that each team’s total spending ranges from roughly $1.33 million to $1.45 million, underscoring a relatively even financial landscape across the league.