Due to significant progress in technology, a committed gamer can now possibly make a living in playing video games.

As of today, the eSports industry offers millions of dollars in different eSports tournaments around the globe. It also has filled huge arenas and stadiums like the San Jose’s SAP Center. As of 2019, it already reached a six-figure number of online viewers. There is no denying that these online viewers help the industry in rising to success.

How Much Does an Average eSports Player Make?

Based on recent research, a 2017’s top eSport gamer has earned a total amount of $2,436,772.40 in one year. However, the highest overall eSports salary is currently $3,626,277.75. This massive amount of money was obtained by Kuro Takhasomi, a Dota 2 player.

If you are going to add the total eSports gamers money by country, China tops it all. They have a total of $72,016,179.71, which was earned by 2,783 Chinese players. Most of them are Dota 2 players. Therefore, the industry has considered Dota 2 players as the highest-paid eSports players worldwide.

How eSports Players Get Rich?

So, how do gamers make money? How do they get rich?

Please be reminded that each eSport player does not have the same salaries or earnings. Their annual salaries will still be based on the money they receive from the tournaments they join and the pot money it offers. Here’s a detailed look at how do gamers make money in eSports.

Regular Salaries

The regular eSports salaries vary from player to player. The average eSports gamers money salary bracket ranges from $1,000 to $5,000 per month. However, the highest monthly salary paid to a skillful League of Legends players is $15,000 per month, with the tournament prizes not yet included.

Prizes

Money games or tournament prizes in the United States can reach $200,000 for receiving a single victory. However, some big companies offer a prize pool with millions of dollars. A good example is the prize pool of Dota 2’s “The International” that reached a $24-million prize pool. The eSports player must win first place in the major tournament to take home the biggest prize.

Other factors that can make gamers rich:

Through live game streaming

With the help of sponsors

eSports gamers can earn in many ways – from their fans’ views, sponsorships, tournament prizes, and streaming sites.

Most eSports gamers today stream their games on the internet to earn extra bucks. With the use of a streaming website, their fans worldwide can watch the game in the comfort of their homes.