Top 10 Highest Earning Players In VALORANT
Valorant has been around for four years now, and some players have made hundreds of thousands of dollars in prize money. Let’s check out the top earners and the teams bringing in the most cash.
Since its launch in 2020, Valorant has become a major competitive game. After winning Valorant Champions 2023, Evil Geniuses' players shot up the earnings list, holding the top five spots. But things have changed since then.
Now, top players from Fnatic and some former EG members still lead the rankings, but EDward Gaming’s (EDG) victory at Valorant Champions 2024 has pushed their players to the top. Let's check the updated list:
Top 10 Highest-Earning Valorant Players
| Rank | Player | Region | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | C0M | Americas | $327,366 |
| 2nd | Ethan | Americas | $288,266 |
| 3rd | Chronicle | EMEA | $282,571 |
| 4th | Boostio | Americas | $273,136 |
| 5th | aspas | Americas | $261,619 |
| 6th | jawgemo | Americas | $258,906 |
| 7th | Boaster | EMEA | $258,422 |
| 8th | Derke | EMEA | $255,482 |
| 9th | nobody | China | $252,540 |
| 10th | CHICHOO | China | $251,295 |
How These Players Made It to the Top
CHICHOO and his EDG teammates climbed the earnings list after winning Valorant Champions 2024, each taking home $200,000.
nobody, another EDG player, also won $200,000 in 2024, adding to his earlier earnings from regional tournaments and decent finishes in big events like Masters Madrid, Shanghai, and Tokyo.
Derke is one of Fnatic’s key players, helping them dominate VCT EMEA and perform well internationally. Since joining in 2021, he has consistently earned five-figure prize money every year. His biggest payouts include $70,000 from winning Masters Tokyo and $26,000 from finishing fourth at Valorant Champions 2023.
Boaster has been a major part of Fnatic’s success. Most of his earnings have come from winning events like Masters Tokyo ($70,000) and the second VCT EMEA 2024 split ($20,000).
jawgemo had an incredible run with Evil Geniuses in 2023, reaching the Grand Final at Masters Tokyo and winning Valorant Champions. He earned over $250,000 with EG, but 2024 hasn’t been as successful for him.
aspas made his name with LOUD, winning Valorant Champions 2022 and placing well in other major events. In 2024, he switched to Leviatán, winning two VCT Americas splits and taking third place at Champions 2024, earning $77,400.
Boostio was a key part of EG’s 2023 success, winning over $250,000 with them. In 2024, he moved to 100 Thieves and earned $20,000 from strong performances at Masters Shanghai and VCT Americas.
Chronicle has reached the Grand Final of almost every international Valorant event he has attended. He played a huge role in Fnatic’s success, helping them win back-to-back major trophies. In 2023 alone, he earned $129,000.
C0M is a talented player, winning champions made a huge step of the way to one of the best earning players in Valorant.
The Valorant competitive scene is always evolving, and with new tournaments on the horizon, these rankings could shift again soon.
