Teresa Hoy 
Lately, there has been a lot of discussion about the growth of the esports industry sector where this opportunity is very promising for talented game lovers, in fact, this person is not just a hobby in playing games, now they can also channel their playing profession in return for fantastic income, maybe some of us still don’t know what the salary range of professional esports players is, in this article we will discuss several factors that determine the income of ordinary and professional esports players.
Source of Income
In fact, the salary of an esports player does not only come from one thing, some contribute to their income, including:
Salary and Esports Team
Many of the esports players who have joined a selected team always receive a fairly decent salary every month, this salary income also varies quite a bit, also depending on the popularity of the team and the level of competition, experience also affects. Usually middle-class players can get a salary of hundreds of dollars, but for professionals it can be up to thousands of dollars.
Tournament Prizes
The holding of large esports tournaments also offers a number of attractive prizes and cash, one of which is the Dota 2 game where they can provide a total prize of up to hundreds of millions of dollars, professional players who can win this tournament can immediately get millions of dollars in one competition.
Advertisements, Sponsors and Endorsements
Esports players also get income from advertising, sponsorships and endorsements, many of the big technology brands are interested in working with professional players who have many fans, usually this cooperation agreement can be worth up to thousands of dollars each month.
Streaming Income and Digital Content
In addition to competing in esports, these players also do a lot of streaming on well-known platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and many more, with a fairly large number of viewers, professional players can earn a lot of income from donations, advertising and partnership programs.
Many successful streamers can earn more than thousands of dollars each month with their digital content.
Merchandise and Digital Product Sales
Many esports players also take advantage of their popularity to sell merchandise including t-shirts, hoodies, and custom accessories, they also directly benefit from the sale of skins and items in the game quite high.
Some comparisons of esports player income in several countries.
There are several countries that have quite high esports player salary incomes, including America, Korea and China.
South Korea: Player salaries can reach $5,000 to 20,000 per month
United States: Players with professional roles can pocket more than $10,000 per month.
China: Esports players in China can earn up to $30,000 per month
This income also sometimes varies depending on the type of game they are playing.
A number of challenges in the future for professional esports players
Maybe for those of us who are laymen, it seems promising to have a career as a professional esports player, but this is also inseparable from a number of challenges. Some players also have a fairly short career duration, and they also have an average peak performance at the age of 19 to 30 years. After that period they may have to have a career in another field, one of which may be an esports coach, game analyst, or a more relaxed career such as becoming a content creator.
On the other hand, in the world of esports that continues to grow, more and more companies are interested in being able to invest in this sector, several game platforms that are already based on slot online are now also adapting the concept of esports in the form of digital tournaments. This is a pretty good idea considering that it is an opportunity for esports players to be able to get some additional income.
Conclusion
The estimated salary of professional esports players varies greatly depending on various factors, such as level of experience, achievements, and additional sources of income. In Indonesia, although the salary figure is still below other major countries, this industry continues to grow rapidly. With the right strategy, an esports player can earn a lucrative income and build a stable financial future.
