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WNBA Rookie's $40 Hourly Pay Sparks Salary Debate

4/22/2025

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Caitlin Clark, the rising star of the Indiana Fever, will make $78,066 in her second WNBA season, equating to roughly $40 an hour. Meanwhile, a mascot for the new Golden State Valkyries will rake in $130-160 per hour. This stark contrast underscores the ongoing struggle with rookie salaries in the WNBA, even as Clark eyes lucrative endorsements.

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Caitlin Clark, the rising star of the Indiana Fever, will make $78,066 in her second WNBA season, equating to roughly $40 an hour. Meanwhile, a mascot for the new Golden State Valkyries will rake in $130-160 per hour. This stark contrast underscores the ongoing struggle with rookie salaries in the WNBA, even as Clark eyes lucrative endorsements.