Caitlin Clark is making a lot of noise even before the season has started. With the new CBA in place, women’s basketball has reached a historic high. And as per Justin Rose, Clark is responsible for transforming the game rapidly. But this year, there is a buzz around the WNBA.
That’s because, after a back-and-forth for almost seventeen months, the players finally got themselves a massive pay raise. And while the likes of Clark expressed happiness with the CBA, her latest projected salary has been revealed recently.
Caitlin Clark To Get A Massive Salary-Jump In 2026
Clark has been one of the biggest names in the women’s basketball realm. Over her two seasons in the WNBA, she has dropped an average of 18.5 points in 53 games. However, despite her incredible performance, her salary was pretty meager. In the first couple of years of her WNBA stint, the 24-year-old earned $76,535 and $78,066, respectively.
But this year, things are going to change rapidly. According to a recent estimate from ‘Spotrac,’ Clark might be getting anything between $85k to $528k.
Notable Projected WNBA Salary Increases per the new CBA
— Spotrac (@spotrac) April 4, 2026
Aliyah Boston: $94k -> $574k
Caitlin Clark: $85k -> $528k
Paige Bueckers: $80k -> $500k
Cameron Brink: $85k -> $493k
Sonia Citron: $80k -> $436k
Angel Reese: $75k -> $350k
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At the moment, the 2-time WNBA All-Star is not eligible for a supermax contract. According to the rules, only one player from each team will be eligible for such a contract. And in case of Fever, they are likely to go with Kelsey Mitchell. Last year, she already had the supermax deal. Thus, it is expected that Mitchell will reap the benefits of yet another supermax signing.
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Meanwhile, as the projected salaries came to the forefront, fans had a lot to say.
Fans Give Out Their Opinions Over Caitlin Clark’s New Salary
As soon as the news broke, fans online flocked to the comments section.
“Damn, that is a massive raise,” said one fan.
Damn, that is a massive raise.
— Underdog Szn (@son_of_atreus) April 5, 2026
“Great for them, but they should share a bit with former players who paved the way,” commented another.
Great for them, but they should share a bit with former players who paved the way.
— tomo (@tomomomonori) April 4, 2026
“No one in the WNBA should be making more than Caitlin Clark,” commented a third.
No one in the WNBA should be making more than Caitlin Clark.
— Media Plat (@MediaplatWorld) April 5, 2026
“That’s wild,” wondered a fan.
That’s wild
— MadGood Knicks Show™ (@MadGoodKS) April 4, 2026
“This is great but what happens when the Caitlin Clark affect wears off and they are back to 3000 fans per game? League will go under,” pointed a fan.
This is great but what happens when the Caitlin Clark affect wears off and they are back to 3000 fans per game? League will go under.
— Adam (@Naptown_Adam) April 4, 2026
Thus, with things getting rosy, fans will now look to see what happens next.