Caitlin Clark is one of the biggest names in basketball—and she’s got the bank account to prove it.
The Iowa guard was just selected by the Indiana Pacers with the first overall pick of the 2024 WNBA draft. Fans are abuzz at the news: Ticket prices rose when Indiana was announced as the first pick, and people are already clamoring to get her new jersey.
The recognition is well-deserved. During her final season as a Hawkeye, Caitlin racked up records on records. She’s now scored more points than anyone in college basketball—for men and women—and was named the Naismith National Player of the Year for the second year in a row.
Given Caitlin’s unprecedented record, many are wondering how much money Caitlin will make in the WNBA. Here is a break down of Caitlin Clark’s net worth, including her name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals and WNBA salary.
Caitlin will make about $76k during her first year in the WNBA.
Caitlin signed a four-year, $338,000 contract with the Indiana Fever, according to Spotrac. It will pay $76,535 this year and increase through 2027, maxing out at $97,582 in her fourth year. There are also additional earning incentives like WNBA Rookie of the Year (a $5,150 bonus) and selection in the All-Star game (an additional $2,575), according to USA Today.
Needless to say, this is a far cry from Caitlin’s NBA counterparts. Victor Wembanyama, who was last year’s top NBA draft pick, signed a four-year contract with the San Antonio Spurs for $55 million, per The Cut. WNBA salaries max out around $240,000, the publication says, which is less than the lowest-earning NBA player. Most WBA players supplement their earnings by playing abroad during the off-season.
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