Top 20 Highest Earning Players of CS:GO Era

With the official conclusion of the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive era on September 27, 2023, it's the perfect time to highlight the top 20 highest-earning players of this iconic period. The editorial team at Bo3.gg has compiled a convenient list for you, showcasing the elite players who have earned the most prize money in CS:GO.

While the salaries of leading CS:GO players are estimated to be around $500,000 per year, a significant portion of their income comes from tournament winnings. Let's delve into the list of players who have amassed the highest earnings, as their tournament victories often go unnoticed compared to their salaries.

20th Place: TACO - $1,095,886

19th Place: Boombl4 - $1,127,671

18th Place: FalleN - $1,170,086

17th Place: ELiGE - $1,170,846

16th Place: ropz - $1,176,527

15th Place: Perfecto - $1,183,704

14th Place: Stewie2k - $1,186,573

13th Place: NAF - $1,222,882

12th Place: apEX - $1,292,069

11th Place: NiKo - $1,292,069

10th Place: rain - $1,439,216

Howard "rain" Naigard, a Norwegian rifler, won his only Major with FaZe Clan at the PGL Major Antwerp 2022. Rain has been with FaZe for over seven consecutive years, securing numerous tier-1 tournament victories and receiving three MVP medals.

9th Place: Twistzz - $1,541,793

Canadian rifler Russell "Twistzz" Van Dulken, playing for FaZe Clan, won the PGL Major Antwerp 2022. Throughout his career, he has secured two MVP medals despite numerous tournament wins. Twistzz is currently transitioning to IGL in Liquid in CS2.

8th Place: electroNic - $1,585,792

Denis "electroNic" Sharipov, a rifler for Virtus.pro, made it to this top list. He won his only Major with Natus Vincere at the PGL Major Stockholm 2021.

7th Place: karrigan - $1,646,752

Finn "karrigan" Andersen, the legendary Danish captain, led FaZe Clan to victory at the PGL Major Antwerp 2022. Over his career, karrigan has won numerous major championships and continues to play at a high level, transitioning to CS2.

6th Place: s1mple - $1,733,688

Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyliev, one of the world's best snipers, has been with Natus Vincere for over seven years. He won a Major at the PGL Major Stockholm 2021, earning an MVP award. S1mple holds the record for the most MVP awards with 21 medals and has been named Player of the Year three times (2018, 2021, 2022).

5th Place: gla1ve - $1,869,042

Lukas "gla1ve" Rossander, the legendary captain of Astralis, led his team to victory in four Majors, including three consecutive wins. Gla1ve's strategic genius has solidified his legacy in CS:GO history. He continues to compete with ENCE, playing for his team for CS2.

4th Place: Magisk - $1,874,123

Emil "Magisk" Reif, a Danish rifler, won three Majors with Astralis and later secured his fourth Major title with Team Vitality. Magisk received the MVP award at the IEM Katowice 2019 Major.

3rd Place: dev1ce - $1,977,531

Nikolaj "dev1ce" Reedtz, the greatest sniper in Danish CS history, won four Majors with Astralis and received two MVP awards at these championships. Dev1ce continues to compete for Astralis after a one-year break.

2nd Place: Xyp9x - $2,001,285

Andreas "Xyp9x" Højsleth, known as the best clutch player in CS:GO history, has won the most clutches on the professional scene. Despite the end of the playing career, Xyp9x's legacy remains unmatched.

1st Place: dupreeh - $2,181,164

Peter "dupreeh" Rasmussen is the only CS:GO player to have won five Majors. He secured four Major titles with Astralis and his last with Team Vitality. Currently in Falcons, dupreeh is eager to win another Major in CS2.

Conclusion

The top-earning players in CS:GO have largely achieved their wealth through Major victories, highlighting the significant impact of these tournaments on their financial success. While these figures only represent prize winnings, the exact amounts from salaries remain undisclosed.

As we bid farewell to CS:GO and transition into the exciting new world of CS2, the potential for even greater earnings in the game grows. It will be fascinating to see who rises to the top of the CS2 rankings and becomes the next set of high earners in esports.