Question: how much money do you make playing video games?
Answer: Esports players earn an average of $1,000 to $5,000 per month — or about $60,000 per year. It's grown massively since its inception in the late '90s (shown below) and it's not stopping any time soon. Top games paying players include Dota 2, Counter-Strike, League of Legends, Starcraft II, and Fortnite (among others).