A quick look at how much esports pro players earn Esports players are paid the same way and rate as sports athletes with salary based on contract agreement rather than a standard employee rate. Thus, it’s easier to trace their annual pay than their monthly salary. The average salary of esports player is €55,210 according to statistics in 2023 but this includes individuals with million-euro contracts. If tracking only esports gamers at non-major events, the average annual pay is roughly between €11,000 and €20,000.
