In 2008, a new six-year collective bargaining agreement was agreed upon between the players and the league. The salary cap for an entire team in 2009 is $803,000. By 2013 (the sixth year under this agreement), the cap for an entire team will be $900,000. In 2009, the minimum salary for a player with three-plus years of experience is $51,000 while the maximum salary for a six-plus year player is $99,500. The minimum salary for rookies is $35,190.
WNBA players are also awarded bonuses for certain achievements. A player who earns a league award gets a $5,000 bonus. The league Most Valuable Player receives a $15,000 bonus. Additionally, playoff bonuses are given and each player on the WNBA champion team receives a $10,500 bonus.