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Journalists revealed CS2 player salaries in tier-1 clubs, Team Falcons are the record holders

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CS2 Tier-1 players

Journalists found out how much CS2 clubs spend on players per month, giving an idea of esports player salaries. According to Play.gg Team Falcons spend the most on salaries, up to $260,000 per month.

The outlet shared this information in its article.

It is noted that the data is not official, as clubs do not disclose even approximate figures, but journalists analyzed interviews and player comments and compiled estimates for tier-1 teams.

According to journalists Team Falcons are the clear leaders, spending between $240,000 and $260,000 on their roster, or around $40,000 per player/coach. They are followed by Vitality, who reportedly spend slightly less, around $210,000–230,000.

CS2 player salaryCredits: Play.GG

Journalists also claim that Team Liquid is among the top three highest-paying CS2 clubs, but spend significantly less on players, $145,000–165,000 or about $27,000.

Estimated player salaries in tier-1 CS2 clubs:

  • Team Falcons – $43,000

  • Team Vitality – $38,000

  • Team Liquid – $27,500

  • FaZe – $25,800

  • Team Spirit – $23,000

  • NAVI – $23,000

  • FURIA – $22,500

  • MOUZ – $21,600

  • Astralis – $16,600

  • The MongolZ – $8,300

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