Caitlin Clark is officially in the WNBA.
The Indiana Fever selected Clark with the No. 1 overall pick in Monday's 2024 draft, which they were expected to do after winning the draft lottery back in December.
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Clark elected to forgo her last year of eligibility with Iowa, which made fans wonder: What would her salary be in the WNBA?
Here's what to know about Clark's WNBA salary entering her first contract with the Fever:
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What is Caitlin Clark's WNBA salary?
Clark is expected to make $338,056 over four years with Indiana, according to Spotrac.
How much will Caitlin Clark make per year in the WNBA?
Here's how Clark's $338,056 salary will be spread out over four seasons, via Spotrac:
- 2024: $76,535
- 2025: $78,066
- 2026: $85,873
- 2027: $97,582 (option)
Is Caitlin Clark the WNBA's highest-paid rookie?
No. Despite being the No. 1 overall pick, Clark is expected to earn the same salary as three other players, via Spotrac: Los Angeles Sparks' No. 2 overall pick Cameron Brink, Chicago Sky's No. 3 overall pick Kamilla Cardoso and Sparks' No. 4 overall pick Rickea Jackson.
Who is the WNBA's highest-paid player in 2024?
Three players are tied for the highest base salary in 2024 at $241,984 a year: Arike Ogunbowale (Dallas Wings), Kahleah Copper (Phoenix Mercury) and Jewell Loyd (Seattle Storm).