The 29-year-old guard, Kelsey Mitchell, was drafted as the second overall pick by the Indiana Fever in the 2018 WNBA Draft. Since being drafted, Mitchell has been the leading scorer for the Fever in five straight years from 2019 to 2023 (excluding 2024). In the 2024 and 2025 seasons, she scored 767 and 890 points, respectively.
Before playing in the WNBA, Mitchell played college basketball for Ohio State and scored over 3400+ points and won three Big-10 Player of the Year awards. She averaged 24.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game, shooting 38.6% from deep. She transitioned her game into the WNBA and averages 17.4 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 2.9 assists, shooting 38% from the three-point line.
Kelsey Mitchell Contract Breakdown
As of September 2025, Kelsey Mitchell was playing her last season for the Indiana Fever. She is a free agent for the 2026 season.
| Year | Base Salary | Yearly Cash |
| 2022 | $200,000 | $200,000 |
| 2023 | $206,000 | $206,000 |
| 2024 | $212,000 | $212,000 |
| 2025 | $249,244 | $269,244 |
How much is Kelsey Mitchell getting paid?
Kelsey Mitchell will earn a salary of $269,244 for the 2025 WNBA season, as per Spotrac. She is the highest earner on the Fever’s roster. She will become an unrestricted free agent in the 2026 offseason.
How much does Kelsey Mitchell make in a minute?
By dividing her base salary and incentive bonus of $249,244 + $20,000 by her average of 31.4 minutes per game (0.78 minutes per minute), Kelsey Mitchell's 2025 WNBA salary comes to about $475 per minute. Her pay is almost $475 per minute.
Kelsey Mitchell Career Earnings
As of October 2025, Kelsey Mitchell has earned $1,122,442 from her WNBA contracts, according to Spotrac.
What are the terms of Kelsey Mtchell’s contract?
Kelsey Mitchell’s contract doesn’t have any team or player options. According to Spotrac, she will become an unrestricted free agent in the 2026 offseason.
Kelsey Mitchell Contract History
Stated below are all the contracts that Kelsey Mitchell has signed in her career till now:
Feb 02, 2025
Signed a 1-year $249,244 contract with Indiana (IND).
March 18, 2021
Kelsey Mitchell signed a three-year contract extension with the Indiana Fever worth $618,000.
May 1, 2018
Kelsey Mitchell signed a four-year rookie contract with the Indiana Fever worth $232,178.
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FAQ's On Kelsey Mitchell
A. According to Spotrac, Mitchell will become an unrestricted free agent in the 2026 offseason.
A. Kelsey Mitchell is 29 years old as of October 2025.
A. Kelsey Mitchell will earn a salary of $269,244 for the 2025 WNBA season.
A. Kelsey Mitchell averaged 24.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game, shooting 38.6% from the deep.
