Sophie Cunningham has become a top name in WNBA coverage and most of it has nothing to do with her play on the court.
She chimed in on the transgender athlete debate and has since become a beacon of light for those on one side of the political aisle. This means Cunningham is showing up in both sports and national news contexts on a seemingly daily basis.
Some fans may be wondering if this is all for money, or if her net worth already has her living in a comfortable way.
Sophie Cunningham Net Worth
The website “Celebrity Net Worth” lists Cunningham with an estimated net worth of $3 million. That is nothing to scoff at and is explained by the recent rise in WNBA salaries.
Cunningham earned $100,000 in 2025 via her Indiana Fever contract. That number jumped up to over $660,000 in 2026 as the league exponentially raised its salaries. Add in endorsements and media roles and Cunningham is carving out a nice career for herself at the age of 30.
Sophie Cunningham for 6th Player of the Year 😮💨
she has been averaging 8.4 PPG, 47.6 FG% (career high) & 44.1 3P% (no. 3 in the WNBA & career high) this season. pic.twitter.com/83IPeihXXv
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) August 28, 2026
The WNBA was not a place for players to get rich for much of the league’s existence. That changed in 2026 as the players negotiated much higher salaries thanks to the increased exposure the league has received in recent years. Some would say that’s thanks to Caitlin Clark, while others would get very angry about that take.
Alas, salaries are going up and those in the WNBA currently will be making much more than their predecessors. Cunningham knows that and is increasing her portfolio with work off the court as well.
