'Teacher Salary For Superstar Is Wild': Caitlin Clark's Rookie Salary As No.1 Pick In WNBA Draft Surprises Fans

Caitlin Clark is the most popular name in the game of women's basketball at this point of time. However, fans were shocked to see how little she will be earning as a rookie in the WNBA.

Updated on Apr 16, 2024  |  09:11 AM IST |  63.1K
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Caitlin Clark has been drafted as the number one pick by Indiana Fever, as expected by everyone before the 2024 WNBA draft. However, Clark’s reported salary after the draft has made fans question the league’s compensation for its top talent.

Clark is expected to make a base salary of approximately 76,000 USD. She is expected to earn a lot more through her endorsement deals, but fans aren’t impressed.


Clark’s salary surprised fans as she came into the WNBA draft on the back of a record-breaking season in the NCAA and lost the title in the final by a whisker.

READ MORE: Caitlin Clark WNBA Draft: Know Which Team Can Select NCAA Record Holder, Her Salary As Rookie, And More

How did the fans react?




Is Caitlin Clark going to earn less money by playing in the WNBA?

When Caitlin Clark graduates to play women's basketball at the highest level, will she lose money? Fortunately for the star player for the Iowa Hawkeyes, the WNBA commissioner has refuted those claims, making for an extraordinary situation.

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The NCCA Division I star has been setting records lately, and the attention surrounding her only serves to increase the value of her name, image, and likeness (NIL), which is currently estimated to be worth $1 million, though some sources put her in the multimillion-dollar range.

ALSO READ: ‘You’re Just Flat Out Hater’: LeBron James Calls Out Caitlin Clark Critics Before NCAA Final

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