Published 13 days ago

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

Caitlin Clark, drafted first by the Indiana Fever, will earn $76,535, significantly less than top NBA rookies, sparking a pay conversation.
Her salary is just $13,000 over the median wage for college graduates in 2023, highlighting the pay disparity in sports.
Contrastingly, NBA's top pick, Victor Wembanyama, will earn almost 159 times more than Clark.

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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.

12 days ago·Canada

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Benzinga

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

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

13 days ago·New York, United States

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E! News

Why Caitlin Clark's WNBA Salary Is Sparking Outrage

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.

12 days ago·United States

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The Spun

Legendary Actress Is Furious With Caitlin Clark's WNBA Salary

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 …

13 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Business Insider

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

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…

14 days ago·United States

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NBC News

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

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.

14 days ago·United States

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