Getting paid to play CSGO is every CSGO player’s dream. Well, it’s actually a reality for some people. Here is our take on how much money CSGO pros make.
Where Does The Money Come From?
CSGO professional players make a decent amount of money, which in some cases is more than the average salaries of highly skilled professionals like doctors or engineers. However, where does all that money come from? Who actually pays these gamers to play video games?
The main income source for CSGO professionals is salaries from team owners or organizers. Team organizers acquire some of the top players in the esports scene and then pay them to play for their teams.
These team organizers are responsible for getting sponsorship deals from other organizations like Logitech and HyperX. The players in a team wear team uniforms with logos of these sponsors, so they appear in front of the audience when they play. In return, the organizers get money, which results in salaries for the players.
Professional CSGO players also get money from the tournament winnings. A huge portion of the prize money gets divided amongst the players. On top of all that, pro-CSGO players can also make money from YouTube and Twitch. However, in most cases, they are only allowed to do so when their contract with a particular team expires.
The Top Earners In CSGO Esports
If we take a look a the top earners in professional CSGO, the numbers are surprisingly high. The combined earnings of the top ten earners in the CSGO pro scene can total over 150 million US Dollars. That’s a whole lot of money.
At the number five spot, we have s1mple from Ukraine. He has made a whopping 1.6 million dollars from professional CSGO until now. After that, we have gla1ve from Denmark at the number 4 spot. He made & 1.8 million dollars.
At the third position, we have dev1ce, also from Denmark. The players in the second and the first position are also from Denmark. He has made a total of $1.9 million. After that, we have Xyp9x and dupreeh, who made $1.9 million and $2 million, respectively. That’s quite a lot of money. However, these players are only paid this much because of their skill.
How Much Does The Average CSGO Pro Make?
All the numbers mentioned above might seem pretty high. While those numbers only represent the total earnings, the monthly earnings for each of the top five players are somewhere around $40,000. That’s a lot considering minimum wage earners make that amount in a whole year.
With that said, the reality for the average CSGO pro is a bit different. The top earners are only paid that much because they are at the top level in terms of how skillful they are. For example, s1mple is considered the best AWP player in the entire world.
For the average professional CSGO player, the monthly earnings start from $5000 and go up to $15,000, depending on how skillful a player is. However, getting to that level also takes a ton of skill. You might not even get paid in the first few months of entering the professional gaming scene.
Conclusion
The earnings of professional CSGO players depend on how skillful they are and how many team organizers want them in their teams. The most talented CSGO pros make somewhere around $40,000 per month. On the other hand, average CSGO pros make around $5000 per month. Players that are a bit better than average get paid around $15,000 per month.
