Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark recently made their entry in the WNBA with the organization’s draft event on Monday, April 15. Now, the pair’s salary with the organization has reportedly been revealed.
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Here’s What’s Being Reported About Angel Reese’s WNBA Salary
As The Shade Room previously reported, Reese was the number seven draft pick during the first round of Monday’s event. Additionally, the 21-year-old joined the Chicago Sky team.
According to On3.com, Reese will begin the first season of her WNBA career by pocketing $73,439. In 2025, she will reportedly earn over $74,000 annually, and in 2026, that figure will increase to over $82,000.
The outlet reports that Reese will earn over $93,000 in 2027. Furthermore, her rookie contract with the Chicago Sky will bring her a total salary of over $324,000.
Spotrac has also confirmed these figures via its 2024 Draft Tracker.
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According to On3.com, Reese will earn “slightly less in her first WNBA season” than her counterparts who were chosen for the first four spots during the WNBA draft. The outlet adds they will earn at least $76,000 for their initial WNBA season.
Furthermore, the outlet notes that those figures “pale” in contrast to the amount men earn during their first NBA season. On3.com reports that the NBA’s no. 1 draft pick will earn at least $10. 1 million his first year.
Here’s What’s Being Reported About Caitlin Clark WNBA Salaries
According to TODAY, Clark’s annual salary figures are slightly above Reeses. During her first year with the Indiana Fever, she’ll earn $76,535 annually. Then, in 2025, that figure will grow to $78,066.
Clark’s annual salary will rise to over $85,000 in 2026, and by 2027, she will earn at least $97,000.
Spotrac reports that Clark’s rookie contract with the Indiana Fever will bring her a total of $338,056.
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Furthermore, On3.com reports that Kamilla Cardoso’s rookie contract will hit a total of $338,000.
Check out the breakdown below.
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Social Media Reacts
Social media users have taken to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their reactions to the salaries Reese, Clark, and other WNBA newcomers will reportedly receive.
The number one pick in the WNBA draft making $76k in salary is low key outrageous
— Nick Tyrell (@nicktyrell) April 16, 2024
Y’all keep posting Caitlyn salary 😂Until the WNBA start making more revenue Like selling out games, more wnba teams (it’s only 12 teams) More endorsements/sponsors, Merch sales etc their new tv deal worth 60 mill the nba is 2.6 billion. The WNBA needs our support
— Spank Horton (@SpankHorton) April 16, 2024
The funny thing about this wnba salary discourse is yall act like they just learned how much they will make (like you did) just yesterday. They’re aware. They do what they have to for the thing they love to do.
— Cool Breeze 🖤🥑 (@Maine_Char) April 16, 2024
Too bad she’s gonna take a pay cut to play professionally, right? https://t.co/cZP23G8aq1
— Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) April 16, 2024
Honestly, if yall were supporting the WNBA since it started, the salary thing wouldn’t be an issue.
— 🩵 Domo 🩵🗽 (@ddubxdo) April 16, 2024
Furthermore, NFL player Russell Wilson also shared his thoughts on the matter via X on Monday, April 15.
“These ladies deserve so much more… Praying for the day… l” he tweeted.
These ladies deserve so much more…
Praying for the day 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 l https://t.co/mIZmaXwPVi— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) April 16, 2024
