Caitlin Clark's net worth and salary compared to WNBA rival Angel Reese

Joseph McBrideSun, July 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM UTC

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Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark are two of the richest WNBA players -Credit:Photo by Brandon Todd /NBAE via Getty Images

WNBA stars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are two of the league's primary faces and are among the highest earners across women's basketball.

Clark is seen as the face of the WNBA, though her ability has led to officials receiving more scrutiny as she's often targeted by fouls. Clark is no saint either, and is on the verge of receiving a WNBA suspension as she has seven technical fouls this season.

Reese is also one of the most popular and financially well-off WNBA stars, and her profile has risen sharply since she formed a rivalry with Clark. However, it's Clark who has the highest net worth in basketball and ranks among the top 10 across all sports.

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Both Clark and Reese entered the WNBA in 2024, after establishing a rivalry at Iowa and LSU in college basketball. Clark even helped to break viewership records, with the women's championship game loss to South Carolina outperforming the men's finale for the first time.

Caitlin Clark net worth and salary

Clark was then selected first overall by the Indiana Fever, and she originally signed a four-year, $338,056 rookie contract, averaging $84,514. However, after the WNBA its CBA following repeated protests, that changed drastically.

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This season, Clark's WNBA base salary is $528,846, and it could rise significantly next year. While she is on track to earn $597,596 in 2027, she could also sign a projected $1.3 million extension, with a supermax reaching $1.7 million for 2028.

Clark could earn over $1 million in annual WNBA salary next season -Credit:Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Clark's WNBA salary is a fraction of her overall earnings, as she generates between $11 million and $16 million through endorsements. Clark has deals with Gatorade, State Farm, Wilson, and Panini, as well as a blockbuster deal with Nike.

Nike signed Clark to an eight-year, $28 million endorsement contract in April 2024, offering her roughly $3.5 million annually and her own signature shoe line. In total, Clark has an estimated net worth of between $12 million and $16 million.

Angel Reese net worth and salary

Reese was drafted seventh overall in 2024 and signed a rookie-scale contract initially worth $324,383. However, the CBA agreement saw that increase, and she will earn $350,000 in salary during the 2026 WNBA season.

Unlike Clark, Reese isn't eligible for a maximum contract next season unless she receives All-WNBA honors this campaign. If Reese fails to receive honors, she could earn $396,282 next season if the Atlanta Dream exercises the team option in 2027.

Reese is not currently eligible for a supermax WNBA contract -Credit:2026 Getty Images

Still, Reese is extremely successful off the court and earns significant revenue from her endorsements. Reese also has her own signature shoe line with Reebok, which signed her to a multi-year partnership.

Unlike Clark's Nike deal, the financial value of her contract remains undisclosed. Reese also has deals with Hershey's, Beats by Dre, PlayStation, and Cash App.

Reese has rapidly expanded her lifestyle and fashion brand and has worked with Victoria's Secret. Reese has an estimated net worth of around $7 million.

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Source: “AOL Money”