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Caitlin Clark contract, explained: How new CBA gives Fever superstar massive pay raise in 2026
TL;DR
Caitlin Clark is set for a significant pay raise in 2026 due to a new WNBA Collective Bargaining Agreement worth $1 billion. The deal includes increased rookie salaries and a new salary cap for players.
Key points
- New WNBA CBA worth $1 billion over seven years
- Rookie salaries can increase six times
- Caitlin Clark made over $16 million from sponsors in 2025
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The WNBA players and owners have settled on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement, worth $1 billion over the course of seven years.
Player salaries are perhaps the largest change in this deal, with rookie salaries often increasing six times over. There is also a new salary cap for single-player contracts and teams as a whole. Alongside these changes comes a longer season with better facilities and revenue sharing.
Caitlin Clark has not had to worry about the rookie salaries nearly as much as some of her teammates and opponents. According to a 2025 Sportico report, Clark made over $16 million from sponsors last year.
But with the updated CBA also comes a new salary for the Indiana Fever guard. Here's how much Caitlin Clark is expected to make for her contributions on the court in 2026.
MORE: Where Caitlin Clark ranks among the top 30 players in the WNBA
Q&A
What is the new salary cap for WNBA players under the 2026 CBA?
The new Collective Bargaining Agreement introduces a salary cap for single-player contracts, but specific figures for the cap have not been disclosed.
How much did Caitlin Clark earn from sponsorships in 2025?
Caitlin Clark earned over $16 million from sponsors in 2025, significantly boosting her income beyond her WNBA salary.
What are the major changes in player salaries under the new WNBA CBA?
The new CBA allows rookie salaries to increase up to six times, along with overall salary increases for players.