College basketball superstar Caitlin Clark is set to soar to new heights in the WNBA — but her rookie contract will see her pocket a mere fraction of the millions her male counterparts have cashed in on the court.



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Caitlin Clark will make US$76,535 from her WNBA salary this year. The top NBA draft pick will earn US$10.5 million

Caitlin Clark's salary compared to top National Basketball Association players is drawing attention to Women's National Basketball Association players' pay and the often massive gender gap in professional sports salaries. The highest-paid WNBA player made a US$242,000 salary, while the league minimum salary in the NBA is over a million dollars in 2023.

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The NBA's top pick, Victor Wembanyama, will make nearly 159 times more, as per a report.

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Caitlin Clark's $76K WNBA Salary Leaves Even President Biden Befuddled With Startling Gender Pay Gap: What Gives?

NFL Star Russell Wilson and Today's Hoda Kotb speak out after fans learned how much th former University of Iowa star, who was the No. 1 overall pick at the WNBA Draft, will make playing pro.

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Why Caitlin Clark's WNBA Salary Is Sparking Outrage

Caitlin Clark played for Iowa Hawkeyes in the NCAA.David Berding/Getty ImagesCaitlin Clark will earn less in the WNBA than some trade jobs – and the average athlete.The pay gap is due to revenue differences between the NBA and WNBA.Despite her low base salary, Clark could make over $3 million from brand sponsorships and endorsements.Caitlin Clark is the first pick of the 2024 Women's National Basketball Association draft. And she'll be paid less…

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Caitlin Clark, the top rookie female basketball player in the US, is making less than the average detective or acupuncturist

TODAY -- Pictured: Jamie Lee Curtis on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 -- (Photo by: Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images)NBC/Getty Images  Jamie Lee Curtis can't believe what No. 1 WNBA draft pick Caitlin Clark will be making as a pro.Taking to social media on Tuesday, the well-known Hollywood actress called it "outrageous" that Clark will only be making $338,000 over the course of her four-year rookie deal with the Indiana Fever.In comparison last …

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Legendary Actress Is Furious With Caitlin Clark's WNBA Salary

College basketball superstar Caitlin Clark is set to soar to new heights in the WNBA — but her rookie contract will see her pocket a mere fraction of the millions her male counterparts have cashed in on the court.

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Gap between Caitlin Clark's WNBA salary and her male counterparts draws outrage

Sarah Stier/Getty Images Caitlin Clark went No. 1 in the WNBA draft, but her starting salary isn’t as much as fans thought it should be. The University of Iowa superstar, 22, was selected by the Indiana Fever as the No. 1 overall pick of the draft on Monday, April 15. According to Sportrac, Clark is expected to sign a four-year contract worth $338,056. In her rookie year with the Fever, Clark is slated to earn $76,535, which is the standard wage…

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Breaking Down Caitlin Clark’s WNBA Salary — and Why It Has Fans Outraged

Caitlin Clark, Cameron Brink, and Kamilla Cardoso were the overall first three WNBA draft picks.

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People Are Shocked By Caitlin Clark's $76,535 Starting WNBA Salary

The WNBA’s No. 1 draft pick makes $76,535 in her first year, over 137 times less than the NBA’s first pick’s salary of $10.5 million.

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Caitlin Clark is the hottest new WNBA player in a decade—but she’s making less per year than the average New York worker

Caitlin Clark will go down as one of the greatest players in NCAA Basketball history and her accolade sheet spans pages. A college career that will be remembered forever landed Clark as the number one overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever. One of the frequently asked questions of the night especially after reports of NIL figures and an Ice Cube Big 3 offer is how much will Caitlin Clark make in the WNBA? Michael Ginnitti of Sp…

Gap between Caitlin Clark's WNBA salary and her male counterparts draws outrage

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