Whitcomb was born on July 20, 1988, to Jan and Sander Whitcomb in Ventura, California. Her parents, Jan and Sander, divorced when she was young. A desolate Whitcomb wanted to connect with her father, and what better way than to play his favorite sport? That’s how her journey to the WNBA began. Sami Whitcomb believed her dad would give her more time if they played the games one-on-one or H-O-R-S-E together. Little did she know that in chasing that bond, she’d end up building a successful basketball career.
What is Sami Whitcomb’s Net Worth?
As of 2025, Sami Whitcomb’s Net Worth is not publicly disclosed. However, you can make an estimate by going through her current salary and career earnings.
Sami Whitcomb’s Contract Breakdown
As an unrestricted free agent, Sami Whitcomb signed a 1 year, $125,000 contract with the Phoenix Mercury, including an average annual salary of $125,000. In 2025, Whitcomb will earn a base salary of $125,000, while carrying a cap hit of $125,00. (According to Sportrac.) It’s a drop from her base salary of $140,000 for the 2024 WNBA season. Back then, she was the sixth-highest earner on the Storm’s roster for the 2024 season.
YEAR
BASE SALARY
CASH
CASH (CUMULATIVE)
2025
$125,000
$125,000
$125,000
That’s still a good amount to earn in a league where the average base salary is $102,249. Whereas, the highest base salary of 2025 belongs to Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell, the two-time All-Star who will make $$249,244 this season on a one-year contract. Aces guard Jewell Loyd, a six-time All-Star, has this year’s second-highest base salary at $249,032.
Sami Whitcomb’s Career Earnings
As of July 2025, Sami Whitcomb has earned approx. $751,200 from her WNBA contracts according to Spotrac. These include earning from 2 teams, the Seattle Storm and the NY Liberty. Her earnings as per teams are:
Team
Years Spent
Cash
Seattle Storm
5
$450,500
New York Liberty
2
$300,700
Here’s a yearly breakdown of her career earnings:
Year
Team
Age
Status
Cash (total)
Cash (cumulative)
2018
Seattle Storm
29
Active
$50,000
$50,000
2019
Seattle Storm
30
Active
$50,000
$100,000
2020
Seattle Storm
31
Active
$68,000
$168,000
2021
NY Liberty
32
Active/Protected
$150,350
$318,350
2022
NY Liberty
33
Active/Protected
$150,350
$468,700
2023
Seattle Storm
34
Active/Protected
$142,500
$611,200
2024
Seattle Storm
35
Active/Protected
$140,000
$751,200
Current Total:
–
–
–
$751,200
$751,200
2025
Phoenix Mercury
36
Active/Unprotected
$125,000
–
Future Total:
–
–
–
$876,200
–
Sami Whitcomb’s College and Professional Career
Sami Whitcomb’s college career at the University of Washington (2006–2010) saw some steady growth. As a freshman, she appeared in 21 games and put up 4.3 points per contest. But by her sophomore year, she became a much bigger part of the team. She played in all 31 games and boosted her averages to 11.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. That year solidified her role as a reliable contributor.
That upward trend continued into her junior season too. There she averaged 12.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game. Then by her senior year, Whitcomb hit her peak. She was posting career-best numbers of 13.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game. That standout final season earned her All-Pac-10 honors, a testament to her consistency and leadership.
By graduation, she had secured her place in Huskies history. She ranked 15th on the program’s all-time scoring list with 1,205 points. Her college journey set the stage for her professional career. And just a few hours ago, vs. the Wings, she scored a career-high 36 points. It all started when Whitcomb was struggling to find an opportunity. Eventually, she returned to her alma mater as a video coordinator.
Slowly but surely, opportunity after opportunity surfaced, and she soon headed overseas. After leaving the country, her 3-point became the focal point of her game. Then years went by, but as soon as 2017 hit, Whitcomb sought after her rookie season in the WNBA. She also happened to join the Seattle Storm, one of the most storied franchises in league history.
In her second season, she secured the WNBA championship. That sparked the beginning of an already impactful career. Her journey is aptly reflected in her own advice, “There’s not a blueprint. It’s just work hard, stay ready, and when that opportunity comes, you seize it.” And that’s how she has spent 8 years in the fastest-growing Women’s league.
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