How much do eSports professionals earn? Here's what to know!

In recent years, new professions have been developing as technology evolves. Gaming is also more popular than ever before. Through platforms like Twitch, gamers earn money by streaming. The professional league in eSports is also growing, which means salaries are also increasing.

How much do eSports pros earn

The fan communities of eSports competitions are getting bigger and bigger, precisely because of this the salaries of the pros are also increasing. At the same time, these can differ greatly depending on the game chosen. Players are traded between teams, as you already know from soccer and other sports. In the process, transfer sums of 500,000 US dollars became known.

1. Top players in the industry already earn several million US dollars a year.
2. Also the prize money of the various tournaments are usually published. These also amount to sums in the millions. However, you must note just here that the profit is divided among the team members. Mostly, these belong to a club or an organization to which the profit goes.
3. A German player from the "Team Ember" has earned through the professional playing of "League of Legends" about 92,000 US dollars net in the year.
4. On the other hand, it became known that one of the most famous Dota 2 players has already earned 258,700 US dollars a year.
5. To the annual salaries are usually added bonuses for tournaments and games won. Here, too, the bonuses can vary greatly depending on what position you are in the rankings.
6. The salary also depends on the country for which or in which you play.