Top 5 highest earning CS2 players in 2024

The entire Counter-Strike series is one of the most popular video game series of all time, racking up millions of views in the multiple tournaments that are held for it. However, amidst all of the professional-level players who dominate the CS2 e-sports scene, have you ever wondered which players have earned the most?

Today, we’re here to take a closer look at the bank accounts of CS2 professional players around the world to finally answer which of them are earning the most money in 2024. This list was formed after looking at all of the information publicly available on the internet, and as such, it’s impossible to account for undisclosed information like brand deals and such.

So, without further ado, here are the five CS2 players who are cooking up a storm in 2024. As they say, the best way to make money is to start saving the money you have, and you can do just that when you hire a professional-level booster from Eloking to boost your rank after using the code “BoostToday” to get a 20% discount.

#5: frozen ($173,000)

First up on this list is Frozen from FaZe Clan. If you’ve been following the CS2 scene, or any FPS game’s professional scene for that matter then you’ve definitely heard of FaZe Clan, and we’re glad to inform you that they more than deserve their reputation.

Hailing from Slovakian nationality, David Cernansky has earned a whopping $173,000 in his time as a professional CS2 player and his reign doesn’t seem to be slowing down at all. Playing for FaZe as a rifler, this player is one of the most promising young CS2 players, and we can’t wait to see how much further he goes with his quick reflexes and outstanding gaming skills.

#4: ropz ($283,500)

That’s right, another member from FaZe Clan comes up on the list of the highest-paid CS2 professional players in 2024. We’ll be honest with you, the entire list consists of FaZe Clan members, so you should probably get used to seeing the FaZe name popping up a couple more times.

As for the star of this entry, ropz, Robin Kool is of Estonian nationality. Counted amongst the best rifle players in Counter-Strike 2 by many, this player is considered by several CS2 diehards to be one of, if not THE best CS2 player of all time, and we can honestly see why. With excellent aim and recoil control, ropz has made a name for himself in the CS2 space and we can’t wait to see what he does next to cause even more ripples in the scene.

#3: rain ($283,500.00)

Moving on to the third entry on this list is rain, or should we say Håvard Nygaard? This Norway-born player has been in the scene since the CS:GO days, and was among the first to take advantage of CS2’s tick rate change to climb the ranks to claim the title of one of the best CS2 players.

As a matter of fact, rain’s aggressive entry playstyle and raw aim made him the perfect player for the starting few months of CS2, and he hasn’t slowed down his climb to the top since. With so many tournaments undoubtedly written in his future, don’t be surprised if he rises higher on this list next year.

#2: karrigan ($283,500)

Finn Andersen, the German FaZe Clan player is the runner up for the second highest paid professional CS2 player in 2023. You might notice that numbers 4, 3, and 2 have the same amount of money earned in the year, but don’t worry as there’s a reason for this that we’ll expand on when we cover the highest paid player.

karrigan is captain for FaZe Clan. He has also played for other teams including Fnatic, Team Dignitas, Team SoloMid, Astralis, Mousesports and Team Envy, showcasing that his resume is stacked and he knows his stuff. With a background this embed in Counter-Strike culture, there’s no surprise why he has been making waves in the CS2 space.

#1: broky ($283,500)

That’s right, it’s time for the man, the myth, the legend, broky. Now, the top four highest paid CS2 players have the same amount of money earned thus far in 2024 thanks to the fact that they’ve won every tournament as a team. Since players split the prize money, all four earned the big bucks.

Now, what can we say about broky that hasn’t already been said by countless websites and such? Broky is an extremely talented player, and while we doubt there will be anyone like him for years to come, you can learn a thing or two from his professional career.

FAQs

Does more money equal better player?

This is a hard one to answer. While the better a player is at the game the more money they’re likely to earn through tournaments and such, that doesn’t mean it’s the definitive way to determine whether a player deserves to make more money than others. Things like fan-following and the such are also major factors.

Will this list change in the future?

Yup, it most definitely will. As a matter of fact, these lists rarely ever stay the same, especially because the CS2 professional scene is ever-changing and more players are always rising up to dominate the scene.