Nouns surprised everyone with the size of salaries for their Dota 2 players

The esports organization Nouns has disclosed its budget for the year 2024, revealing staggering amounts allocated to its players. Approximately $1.11 million per year is dedicated solely to player and coach salaries.

This information was shared on the official website of the club.

Nouns' budget for 2024:

• Player and coach salaries: $1.11 million.

• Support staff: $471.6 thousand.

• Travel, streaming, and Bootcamp: $419 thousand.

• Other expenses: $90 thousand.

What is the salary of the players Nouns

While Nouns did not specify the monthly payments to its esports athletes, a simple calculation can provide an estimate of players' monthly salaries. Dividing the annual budget for salaries by 12 months and assuming roughly equal distributions among team members, it appears that each Nouns player receives around $4,600 per month.

It is possible that individual players' salaries may vary based on specific contract terms. However, in the context of the United States, this amount is not exorbitant and is roughly comparable to the country's average income. In other words, a Dota 2 player's hourly rate at Nouns is approximately $29, which may not be extremely impressive in the U.S., but represents a decent income in other countries.

Nouns emerged as unexpected newcomers at The International 2023, surprising the audience with their performance. They managed to defeat renowned teams and secured the seventh position in the final standings of the Dota 2 world championship.