PWHL player salaries vary by contract and experience; there is no one amount that every player earns. The league's players' association published a searchable guide reporting 2025–26 base salaries in U.S. dollars, making it possible to discuss actual pay without presenting a league-wide estimate as a universal wage.
What do the published figures show?
The PWHLPA says its guide covers players under contract at the time of publication, with salary information current as of April 12, 2026. The data include base salary only, excluding bonuses, incentives and other collectively bargained compensation. Published examples include Ottawa forward Emily Clark at US$126,090, New York forward Sarah Fillier at US$125,000, and Montreal forward Marie-Philip Poulin at US$110,216. Some published base salaries are approximately US$37,132. These names and figures are a dated snapshot rather than a 2026–27 salary prediction.
Why are the amounts different?
Players negotiate contracts under a collective bargaining agreement, with conditions affecting compensation, term and benefits. Experience, role, market interest, contract timing and specific agreements can affect base salary. A published salary list does not necessarily capture individual sponsorships, relocation arrangements, bonuses or other off-ice earnings.
How to avoid misleading comparisons
| Figure | Can be compared directly? |
|---|---|
| Two listed 2025–26 base salaries in USD | Yes, if both reflect the same season and definition |
| Base salary versus salary plus bonuses | No, not without separating the components |
| PWHL amount in USD versus Canadian employment pay in CAD | Not without explaining exchange rate and dates |
| Player contract salary versus team salary-budget average | Different measures |
The correct answer to "how much do PWHL players make?" is therefore a documented range with a season label, not a single misleading average. Use the current PWHLPA guide for future updates.
