1 overall selection by the Indiana Fever in this week's WNBA draft, Clark's salary her first season will be just over $76,000.
Clark's pay will escalate over the course of her four-year rookie contract, leaving her with total earnings of $338,056.
The WNBA has grown in popularity in recent years, but it still trails behind the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL.
The highest paid WNBA player is Las Vegas Aces star Jackie Young, who will earn just over $250,000 this season.
Here's how Clark's rookie deal stacks up against the most recent top picks from America's big four sports leagues.
Persons:
Caitlin Clark, she'll, Jackie Young, Steph Curry, Cathy Engelbert, we're
Organizations:
WNBA, Indiana, Gatorade, Nike, NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, Las Vegas Aces, Golden State Warriors, CNBC
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