Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever Guard smiles during Round One Game Two of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on April 22, 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana© Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images

Whether dominating on the court or just watching games with her partner, Connor McCaffery, Caitlin Clark is a magnet for attention no matter what she does.

The Indiana Fever star made history in her rookie season, becoming the first rookie to make the All-WNBA First Team in 16 years, en route to winning the Rookie of the Year Award. So successful was Clark in her first year that fans already are comparing her to NBA legend LeBron James, a comparison she is not keen on.

Despite being a fierce competitor, Clark has a close relationship with her Fever teammates, as evidenced by the star congratulating Lexie Hull on her recent engagement. A star on and off the court, Clark’s humble beginnings paved the way for how she conducts herself in life.

Clark’s Home

Born in Des Moines, Iowa, Clark was raised in a home worth $650,000 on a small plot in 2001. Featuring a basketball court, the star guard often was spotted fine-tuning with her father, Brett, as she posted videos of her exploits on social media whenever she could.

Staying in Iowa for college, Clark made her mark in college basketball as a member of the Hawkeyes, breaking numerous records as she played under head coach Lisa Bluder. While the star was a near-unstoppable presence with the ball, she and the Hawkeyes failed to win the NCAA title despite back-to-back championship game appearances.

WNBA star and former Iowa Hawkeye Caitlin Clark (L) and boyfriend Connor McCaffery attend a Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament – Second Round game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Michigan State Spartans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 06, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Iowa Hawkeyes won the game 74-61© Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images

WNBA Salary

Although Clark was the No. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, she earned the same as the rest of those selected in the top four of the draft. In her first year, the star earned $76,535, with her salary in her sophomore season increasing slightly to $78,066.

Overall, she will earn $338,056 over the life of her rookie contract, which will make her a restricted free agent in 2028. That said, Clark made more money from her endorsement deals, with the star guard being named as the No. 10 highest-paid female athlete in 2024, per Sportico.

Among those on the list, Clark joined Olympic legend Simone Biles, star skier Eileen Gu, and tennis stars Naomi Osaka and Emma Raducanu in the top-15 highest-paid female athletes list to have more than 80 percent of their earnings come from endorsements.

McCaffery’s Wealth

While Clark and other WNBA stars are yet to be paid a salary commensurate with their skill, McCaffery, her partner, has had better luck. The 6-foot-5 star spent time playing at Iowa and originally took a position with the Indiana Pacers after his college career concluded.

Now, as an assistant at Butler University, the former basketball star is estimated to have a net worth of $1.5 million, per Sportskeeda. Though he hung up his sneakers for good, McCaffery is still around the sport, following in his father, Fran’s, footsteps and embarking on his own journey to be a coach.

Clark also is appreciative of her relationship with McCaffery. On what seemingly was their anniversary, the Fever guard wrote on Instagram: “Another year with my favorite person 🙂 I’m so thankful for you.”