‘Why are you sad? This is just a blip in the radar; it’s just one thing,’ Elizabeth Williams’ mom told her after she went down with a torn meniscus last season. Her season was over then and there and Williams went into surgery. The center was playing well leading up to the injury, averaging 10 points and 7 rebounds per game while helping the Sky to a 4-5 record to open the year. She went out of the starting five and their form went with her as the Sky went 2-4 in the six games after. Since then, she has worked hard to get back on the court in AU Pro Basketball, playing 305 minutes in Nashville for the American Cancer Society and scoring 9.3 points per game.
Let’s understand how much Williams will be compensated for the 2025 season and how much her career earnings have piled up so far.
What is Elizabeth Williams’ net worth?
The exact net worth of Elizabeth Williams is unknown. Her earnings in the WNBA are supported by her stints overseas in places like Turkey. The details of her contracts abroad are not known so we can’t really approximate her worth. She is represented by Disrupt the Game, which tries to get her the best contract possible.
While Elizabeth Williams’ exact net worth is hard to pin down, as a veteran WNBA player with overseas experience and an Adidas endorsement deal, it’s likely in the range of $1.5 million to $3 million—though this is just an estimate based on industry trends.
Elizabeth Williams’ Contract Breakdown
Williams is getting her feet back in the game slowly but surely and she will be back for the Chicago Sky this season after she signed a one-year contract extension in September last year. The contract included an average annual salary of $100,000. She will be back in the free agency market next year along with many other WNBA players with the CBA contracts expiring soon.
Year
Team
Age
Status
Cap Annual
Cash Annual
Cash Cumulative
2025
Chicago Sky
31
Unprotected
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
2026
Chicago Sky
32
UFA
What is Elizabeth Williams’ salary?
Elizabeth Williams is set to earn a base salary of $100,000 for the 2025 WNBA season, with no additional bonuses or incentives included in the deal. As a seasoned veteran, Williams will be looking to prove her value on the court and position herself for a potential pay raise in the next free agency cycle. Previously, she was on a two-year deal worth $270,000, averaging $135,000 annually, reflecting her stature as a defensive anchor and leader in the league. A strong performance this season could reestablish her market value heading into 2026.
Elizabeth Williams’ Career Earnings
Year
Age
Team(s)
Status
Cash
Total
Cash Cumulative
2018
25
Atlanta Dream
Active
$113,000
$113,000
2019
26
Atlanta Dream
Active
$115,000
$228,000
2020
27
Atlanta Dream
Active
$117,000
$345,000
2021
28
Atlanta Dream
Active/Protected
$119,000
$464,000
2022
29
Washington Mystics
Active/Protected
$90,000
$554,000
2023
30
Chicago Sky
Active/Protected
$135,000
$689,000
2024
31
Chicago Sky
Active/Protected
$165,000
$854,000
Total
$854,000
$854,000
2025
31
Chicago Sky
Active/Unprotected
$100,000
Total
$954,000
A look at Elizabeth Williams’ College and Professional Career
Being at Duke in her college career, she was something else, being the only ACC player to finish her career with at least 1,900 points, 1,000 rebounds and 400 blocks. Her block total of 426 was second all-time in ACC history in blocks. After being a phenomenon in her four seasons at Duke, Williams was drafted fourth overall by the Connecticut Sun in the 2015 WNBA draft. Her rookie season was her only season with the Sun, where she averaged 3.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 0.9 blocks per game.
PHOENIX, AZ – JULY 20: Elizabeth Williams #1 of the Chicago Sky shoots a free throw during the game against the Phoenix Mercury on July 20, 2023 at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images)
She was traded to the Dream, where she really came into her own, averaging 11.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks in her five years while winning the WNBA Most Improved Player Award. After playing for the Washington Mystics for a season, she joined the Sky, where Williams has amassed 295 rebounds, 112 assists, 75 blocks, 65 steals and 482 points in just two seasons. Her 2024 season was limited to just nine games as she suffered a meniscus injury for which she had to undergo surgery.
What are the brands endorsed by Elizabeth Williams?
Williams is an adidas athlete, as she proudly displays in her Instagram bio but the details of her contract with the brand are not known. There are no other brands Williams is known to endorse but beyond the court, she has been active in the Black Lives Matter movement. She uses her platform to raise awareness and encourage her followers to support meaningful change, combining her personal interests with her passion for activism.
Chicago Sky General Manager Jeff Pagliocca said while retaining Williams, “Elizabeth is an inspiring, authentic leader who has provided critical guidance and mentorship to the team all season long. We can’t wait to see her back on the court healthy again, while continuing to lead by example as an essential piece of the Sky organization.”
Elizabeth Williams will be back in action for the Chicago Sky’s season opener, joining Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso, and the rest of the young squad after logging 42 minutes across the team’s three preseason matchups. Her return adds a much-needed layer of veteran stability to a team filled with rookies and second-year players, and her leadership will be important as the Sky navigate a transitional season under new coaching.
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