Caitlin Clark has already made a massive impact in women’s basketball, which is why she used to bag a decent salary, but fans are taking a keen interest in her projected 2026 salary, and they have a strong reason.

With attention shifting toward Clark's impending raise under the new CBA provision known as EPIC (Exceptional Performance on Initial Contract), the financial ripple effects on the Indiana Fever’s roster are starting to draw serious interest.

A recent post reshared by Underdog WNBA on X, cited Alexa Philippou to display just how dramatic Clark’s salary trajectory could be. It revealed, "[Clark's] salary will jump to $530K in 2026 with new minimums - Eligible to earn max of $1.3M in 2027 (her fourth year) due to being named All-WNBA previously - Can sign for $1.7M supermax in 2028 as a UFA."

The update also mentioned, "Clark would become supermax eligible in 2027 if she wins MVP this season."

Across the league, salaries are rising under the new terms, but for the Indiana Fever guard, the bigger story is how those increases complicate the salary cap picture. Clark is on track to reach a $1.3 million max salary as early as 2027, giving the Fever two cornerstone players on rapidly escalating deals.

The wage scale itself is also seeing a major jump, with Clark’s salary rising from $78,066 in 2025 to about $530,000 in 2026 (according to ESPN), reflecting her status as one of the league’s biggest draws.

That increase also positions her for a potential $1.7 million supermax contract in 2028, further raising the long-term financial stakes.

Beyond that, a few additional details about the new CBA terms are still emerging as teams assess the full impact.

Is Caitlin Clark Set to Cash In on a House Too?

Housing also became a major part of the CBA negotiations, as it was decided that it would be provided to all players during the first three years of the agreement.

After that, it will only be available to players earning $500,000 or less in 2029 and 2030, before being limited strictly to developmental players beyond 2030.

So, if you’re wondering whether CC22 will get a house with her contract, the answer is yes, but only during the first three years of the new agreement.

While star players like Clark may be worth far more than their current salaries, the league’s ability to offer more competitive pay is being seen as a positive step forward.

So, do you think that Clark's projected salaries justify her on-court prowess? Or does she deserve more?

Written by

Sauramita Debbarma

Edited by

Souvik Roy