Top 20 Highest-Earning Counter-Strike Players of All Time: CS2 and CSGO Earnings

Counter-Strike: A Legacy of Legends

Counter-Strike stands as one of the longest-running esports, showcasing an illustrious history filled with iconic players. Throughout numerous major tournaments and high-stakes competitions, several individuals have amassed staggering sums in prize money, marking them as the highest earners in the realms of both CS:GO and CS2.

In 2018, a pivotal moment occurred when three stars from Astralis—Nicolai ‘dev1ce’ Reedtz, Peter ‘dupreeh’ Rasmussen, and Andreas ‘Xyp9x’ Højsleth—became the inaugural players in CS:GO to surpass the $1 million mark in total prize money.

Since that landmark achievement, the millionaire’s club has expanded to encompass 24 players. Now that CS2 has succeeded CS:GO, the previous game’s earnings list will remain static, while updates for CS2 will occur following major events.

Despite Astralis losing their dominance in the competitive scene, the achievements of their legendary roster continue to resonate. These players still maintain significant positions on the leaderboard of top earners.

The launch of CS2 in 2023 signifies a notable transition in the Counter-Strike narrative, ushering in a new generation of emerging talents eager to stake their claims in this updated landscape.

Top 20 Highest-Earning CS2 Players (December 2024)

Rank	Player	Country	CS2 Earnings
1	donk	RUSSIAN	$418,900
2	chopper	RUSSIAN	$414,900
3	zont1x	UKR	$414,900
4	magixx	RUSSIAN	$413,900
5	sh1ro	RUSSIAN	$379,900
6	Aleksib	END	$350,500
7	b1t	UKR	$350,500
8	in the	ROM	$350,500
9	jL	LITH	$350,500
10	w0nderful	UKR	$349,500
11	No one	BIH	$331,200
12	apEX	FROM	$330,708
13	flameZ	ISR	$330,600
14	Spinx	ISR	$330,600
15	LiveOo	FROM	$330,600
16	means	GBR	$313,800
17	broky	LION	$313,300
18	carrigan	IT	$313,300
19	rain	NOR	$313,300
20	rep	EAST	$313,300

This ranking will be refreshed after each significant CS2 event, reflecting the dynamic aspects of the scene.

CS:GO Rich List

Notably, three players from FaZe have established their presence within CS:GO’s top 10 for total tournament winnings.

Recently, Estonian player Robin ‘ropz’ Kool made headlines, becoming the newest member of CS:GO’s elite millionaires following FaZe’s success in ESL Pro League 17, which included the coveted $1 million Intel Grand Slam prize. Each player on FaZe received $240,000, thereby elevating Håvard ‘rain’ Nygaard into the top 10 and enabling in-game leader Finn ‘karrigan’ Andersen to close in on the top five.

It was in October 2022 that dupreeh set a remarkable precedent by becoming the first-ever CS:GO player to exceed the $2 million mark in tournament winnings, amidst his triumph at ESL Pro League 16 in Malta.

For a comprehensive overview of the top 20 highest-earning CS:GO professionals, visit esportsearnings.com.

Top 20 Richest CS:GO Players by Prize Money

Rank	Player	Country	CS:GO Earnings
1	dupreeh	IT	$2,181,164
2	Xyp9x	IT	$2,001,285
3	dev1ce	IT	$1,981,531
4	Magical	IT	$1,881,123
5	heads	IT	$1,869,042
6	s1mple	UKR	$1,718,355
7	carrigan	IT	$1,651,752
8	electroNic	RUSSIAN	$1,558,058
9	Twistzz	CAN	$1,546,793
10	rain	NOR	$1,444,216
11	No one	BIH	$1,300,569
12	apEX	FROM	$1,298,119
13	NAF	CAN	$1,228,382
14	Stewie2K	deer	$1,186,573
15	Ropz	EAST	$1,181,527
16	Choose	deer	$1,179,846
17	FalleN	GOOD	$1,175,586
18	Perfect	RUSSIAN	$1,175,586
19	Boombl4	RUSSIAN	$1,098,738
20	TACO	GOOD	$1,095,886

Who is the Richest CS Player of All Time?

dupreeh holds the title of the highest-earning CS:GO player in history, having surpassed his former Astralis teammate Xyp9x after achieving remarkable victories at both IEM Rio and the BLAST Paris Major. His impressive earnings have placed him over $150,000 ahead of his nearest competitors.

Following the successes of NAVI in 2021, s1mple had briefly infiltrated the top five before Vitality’s triumph at the Paris Major allowed Magisk to reclaim his fifth place.

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