Many compared Caitlin Clark’s reported salary to that of a first year accountant, or a “department store manager in Indianapolis,” or a, “general manager of a California McDonalds,” or a college professor.
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Others pointed out that Clark will still likely be making money from endorsement deals, even if that’s not really the point. “Genuinely insane how low of a salary she’ll be making. Yes, she’ll get tons in endorsements but this is highway robbery,” wrote one person.
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Others urged more people to support the WNBA by watching and buying merch. “If you think this pay is trash this is your time to start tuning in to the WNBA,” another person wrote on Twitter. “They not getting paid cuz you not watching! Yes, YOU 🫵🏾.”
Which may be true. But I still feel like Caitlin Clark should not be earning less than 1% of what her male counterpart is making.
