Caitlin Clark's bank account is about to look a whole lot different. With the WNBA's new Collective Bargaining Agreement now in place—a landmark $1 billion deal spanning seven years—the Indiana Fever superstar is set for a massive pay raise that reflects her game-changing impact on and off the court.
Let's break down the numbers. According to Spotrac, Clark's 2026 salary will jump to an impressive $528,846, with another bump to $597,596 in 2027. To put that in perspective, she earned just $78,066 in 2025. That's more than a six-fold increase, aligning perfectly with the new CBA's focus on significantly boosting player compensation.
The new agreement doesn't just benefit Clark. Rookie salaries across the board are seeing dramatic increases—often six times what they were before. The league has also introduced a higher salary cap for both individual players and teams, along with a longer season, improved facilities, and revenue-sharing provisions. It's a new era for the WNBA, and the players are finally seeing the financial rewards.
Of course, Clark hasn't exactly been struggling. A 2025 Sportico report revealed she earned over $16 million from sponsorships last year alone. But this new on-court salary is a huge step forward, bringing her closer to the league's elite earners. The current max salary sits at $1.4 million—a figure earned by her teammate Kelsey Mitchell and A'ja Wilson. Clark isn't eligible for that top tier just yet, but with her trajectory, she's likely to command a similar amount once she hits free agency in a few years.
To give you a clearer picture of the league-wide shift, here's a quick look at how other stars' salaries are projected to rise under the new CBA:
Notable Projected WNBA Salary Increases (per the new CBA):
- Aliyah Boston: $94k → $574k
- Caitlin Clark: $85k → $528k
- Paige Bueckers: $80k → $500k
- Cameron Brink: $85k → $493k
- Sonia Citron: $80k → $436k
- Angel Reese: $75k → $350k
Even the top draft picks are feeling the love. The No. 1 overall pick in 2026, Azzi Fudd, is set to earn half a million dollars in her rookie season—a testament to how much the league is investing in its future stars.
For fans and players alike, this is more than just a pay raise. It's a signal that the WNBA is committed to growing the game and rewarding the athletes who make it happen. And for Caitlin Clark, it's a well-deserved step toward the kind of compensation that matches her superstar status.