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New WNBA CBA Turbocharges Pay as Caitlin Clark’s 2026 Salary Nears $528,000

A new revenue-sharing CBA channels recent audience growth into much higher player pay.

Overview

  • Caitlin Clark’s Fever salary is set to jump from about $85,000 to roughly $528,000 in 2026, signaling a sharp reset of rookie earnings.
  • Other players are poised for major raises too, with reports projecting Aliyah Boston near $574,000 next season.
  • The agreement lifts the team salary cap to $7 million, establishes a supermax near $1.4 million, and pushes minimum deals above $300,000.
  • Average pay is now projected around $600,000 as an EPIC clause lets exceptional rookies renegotiate a year early, creating a path for Clark to seek a max or supermax in 2027 if she qualifies.
  • The deal also adds revenue sharing, charter flights, and housing support as the league builds on record viewership and attendance.