Top-Earning VALORANT Players Revealed: A Look at the Prize Money
The popularity of the VALORANT esports scene has been on a constant rise, thanks to the global prominence of the VALORANT Champions Tour. The players who compete at the highest level not only get to enjoy glory and fame but also have the opportunity to earn a substantial amount of money from prize pools.
Since its launch in 2020, several players have earned significant sums of money by winning at the highest level, especially after the prize pools of events like VCT Masters and Champions 2022 increased. To date, a total of $20.96 million has been awarded in prize money since April 2020, with Champions 2023 setting a new record with a $2.25 million prize pool.
Here are the top-earning players in the world of VALORANT. This list has been updated as of the conclusion of VCT Champions 2023.
Top-Earning VALORANT Players:
- Ethan: $288,266
- Jawgemo: $258,906
- Boostio: $253,136
- C0M: $252,366
- Demon1: $246,666
The current Evil Geniuses roster emerged as the champions of VALORANT with an extraordinary performance in 2023. By winning the largest prize pool ever at Champions 2023, all five players secured their spots at the top of the earnings list. Ethan, in particular, stands out due to his success with 100 Thieves from 2020 to 2021.
Chronicle: A Star Player with Multiple Trophies
- Chronicle: $238,571
Chronicle stands out with three international trophies to his name. He achieved victory at Masters Berlin 2021 with Gambit and followed it up with back-to-back wins at LOCK//IN and Masters Tokyo in 2023 while playing for Fnatic. At just 21 years old, Chronicle is regarded as one of the most accomplished players in the scene.
Boaster and Derke: Rising Stars
- Boaster: $214,422
- Derke: $211,482
Boaster and Derke, part of the Fnatic roster, were considered among the best players yet to win an international trophy until 2023. With the addition of Chronicle, Leo, and Alfajer, Fnatic secured their place as unstoppable champions. While they are yet to win a world championship, Fnatic is expected to continue their strong performance in 2024.
Saadhak: Brazil’s Rising Star
- Saadhak: $207,560
LOUD’s Saadhak has had a remarkable few years, with a dominant 2022 season that included a world championship win, a grand finals run at VCT LOCK//IN, and a first-place finish in the first season of VCT Americas. The entire LOUD team has had great success, but Saadhak’s earnings are slightly higher due to his performance with Team Vikings at Masters Reykjavík 2021.
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