Kate Martin Net Worth: NIL Deal, Contract, Salary, Investments and More

A professional basketball player, Kate Martin plays for the Golden State Valkyries of the WNBA. She has been a key player of the Iowa Hawkeyes and has captained the team for four seasons. She was drafted for Las Vegas Aces in the 2024 WNBA draft. She was drafted in the second round, 18th overall.

She is known for her strong leadership and teamwork, and the ability to excel on and off court. In May 2025, she also joined the 3 on 3 Unrivaled League and played the first season with the Golden State Valkyries. One of the important features of her game is that she exhibits appropriate work ethics. She spent six years playing in the NCAA Basketball in the University of Iowa before making it to the draft. In December 2023, she became the first woman in Iowa's basketball history with more than 900 points and more than 500 rebounds. She has earned respect and recognition among her teammates and is nick named ‘Money Martin’ among her team mates.

The main influencing factors that have contributed to her skyrocketing earnings is because she led her team to the NCAA championships twice in a row and her ability to perform well on the court, specifically in clutch situations, becoming a representation of her value to both the professional league and her college team.

Kate Martin's NIL Deal

Name, Image and Likeness helps players to promote brands and other markets related to sports that helps to increase the player's profit through endorsements deals, appearances and other commercial activities. Martin's NIL value stands at approximately $73000.

During Martin's early pro days, she was able to land some top partnerships that boosted her NIL value. During the Iowa tenure, she partnered with Estela's Fresh Mex, a real estate company called Mel Foster and Co., Zimmerman Honda, RAYGUN and along with that, launched her Martini shirt line.

The brands that she endorsed with are American Eagle Outfitters, TOGETHXR and Aflac. Her most recent joinings have been with Athleta “Power of She Collective” and the social campaign of Samsung Team Galaxy. Her own brand, Martini, launched varsity tees, hoodies and basketball journeys.

Kate Martin's Contract

Kate Martin contract is about $297,045, a rookie contract with the Las Vegas Aces in April 2024, averaging $74,261 annually. After being selected 18th overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft, she was picked by the Golden State Valkyries in the December 2024 expansion draft. In her rookie season, Martin averaged 2.6 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 0.9 assists over 34 games, shooting 35.5% from three-point range. Her 2025 salary is set at $68,595, with a team option for 2027.

Kate Martin's Salary

As per Spotrac, Kate Martin salary is a signed four year $297,045 rookie scale contract with her previous team, the Las Vegas Aces. In her first WNBA season in 2024, Martin earned $67,249. She was recently drafted to the Golden State Valkyries in the 2024 WNBA expansion draft and is set to receive $68,595 in her second WNBA season in 2025.

Her salary is estimated to be $75,456 in 2026, and a team-option year in 2027 worth approximately $85,745, bringing her total earnings over the contract to about $297,045 . The first three years are fully guaranteed, while the final year is contingent on the Valkyries exercising their option, consistent with WNBA rules for a mid to late first round pick.

Kate Martin's Net Worth in 2025

As of now, Kate Martin's net worth is unconfirmed, the source of income and wealth remains from her WNBA contract and other brand endorsements that have also been discussed below. When she was drafted by the Las Vegas Aces, Martin signed a 4 year contract worth $297,045. This led to her earning an average salary of $74,261 in her rookie year. The base salary was estimated to be $67,249 with a cap hit of $67,249. This has also been discussed above.

Kate Martin's Endorsements

The following are the brands that she partnered with in the form of endorsements during her college years:

1. Kate Martin partnered with Estela's Fresh Mex, an eatery place.
2. She partnered with a real estate company called Mel Foster and Co.
3. Additionally with Zimmerman Honda, a Honda dealer in Illinois.
4. Along with that she also launched her own clothing brand, Martini.

Other national brands include American Eagle Outfitters, TOGETHXR and Aflac. The brand that sponsors her is called Athleta “Power and She Collective." She was also a part of a social campaign launched by Samsung Team Galaxy.

Athleta

Athleta is an American brand that supports women and is wholly based on women's clothing. The brand aims for philanthropic methods and donations to make programmes fir. In partnership with the Women's Sports Foundation, Athleta creates programmes to empower women and girls through movement and connection. Fluid wear is mainly focused on the understanding of the importance of movement in a women, and promotes them to exercise.

Kate Martin's Car

As of now, nothing is known publicly as to what vehicle is owned by Martin. She was only seen once with a Black SUV, when she was mistakenly left behind by the team bus, of which she posted stories on her Instagram handle. The black SUV might have been arranged by the team itself. Other than that, no recorded information can be seen. Additionally she doesn't own any other materialistic assets as of now.