Michelle Karvinen salary
Michelle Karvinen is paid $52,000 by the Vancouver Goldeneyes in 2025-26, the joint 84th highest of the 194 in the PWHL. That is 9% below the league average of $57,206, and 3.9% of the Vancouver Goldeneyes payroll of $1,327,908. Among the 108 forwards in the league, Michelle Karvinen is paid the joint 42nd most.
Michelle Karvinen and the Vancouver Goldeneyes
Every player on the Vancouver Goldeneyes in 2025-26, highest paid first
| # | PLAYER | POSITION | SALARY | LEAGUE RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emerance Maschmeyer | Goaltender | $90,000$90k | 19 |
| 1 | Tereza Vanišová | Forward | $90,000$90k | 19 |
| 3 | Hannah Miller | Forward | $86,000$86k | 29 |
| 4 | Sarah Nurse | Forward | $85,000$85k | 30 |
| 4 | Sophie Jaques | Defence | $85,000$85k | 30 |
| 6 | Ashton Bell | Defence | $84,872$85k | 32 |
| 7 | Claire Thompson | Defence | $82,500$83k | 40 |
| 8 | Kristen Campbell | Goaltender | $69,872$70k | 52 |
| 9 | Mellissa Channell Watkins | Defence | $58,000$58k | 69 |
| 10 | Michelle Karvinen | Forward | $52,000$52k | 84 |
| 11 | Jennifer Gardiner | Forward | $50,000$50k | 91 |
| 12 | Abigail Boreen | Forward | $47,000$47k | 101 |
| 13 | Anna Segedi | Forward | $45,000$45k | 105 |
| 14 | Anna Shokhina | Forward | $43,500$44k | 116 |
| 15 | Anna Meixner | Forward | $43,000$43k | 118 |
| 16 | Gabby Rosenthal | Forward | $42,000$42k | 122 |
| 17 | Nina Jobst-Smith | Defence | $41,500$42k | 126 |
| 18 | Izzy Daniel | Forward | $41,271$41k | 128 |
| 19 | Mannon McMahon | Forward | $40,000$40k | 134 |
| 19 | Sydney Bard | Defence | $40,000$40k | 134 |
| 21 | Katie Chan | Forward | $37,131$37k | 178 |
| 21 | Kimberly Newell | Goaltender | $37,131$37k | 178 |
| 21 | Madison Samoskevich | Defence | $37,131$37k | 178 |
The Vancouver Goldeneyes by salary
The players paid either side of Michelle Karvinen
The 25 players paid closest to Michelle Karvinen in 2025-26, of 194 in the league
Frequently asked questions
How much does Michelle Karvinen earn?
$52,000 in 2025-26, a base salary from the Vancouver Goldeneyes. It is the joint 84th highest of the 194 salaries in the PWHL.
Is Michelle Karvinen the highest paid player on the Vancouver Goldeneyes?
No. Emerance Maschmeyer is, on $90,000. Michelle Karvinen is 10th of the 23 on the team.
How does Michelle Karvinen's salary compare with the PWHL average?
The average across the league is $57,206 and the median is $49,000, so $52,000 is 9% below the average.
Who is the highest paid player in the PWHL?
Emily Clark of the Ottawa Charge, on $126,090 in 2025-26.
Where to next
The whole Vancouver Goldeneyes payroll, and every player in the league on the PWHL salaries 2025-26 page. Everything else we hold on ice hockey is on the ice hockey page.