Dota 2 Pro Player Earnings Calculator
Estimate your total potential earnings as a professional Dota 2 player, from The International prize pools to monthly streaming revenue.
Your earnings breakdown will appear here once you calculate.
How Dota 2 Pros Earn Money: TI Prize Pools, Majors, Streaming & Sponsorships
A professional Dota 2 player's income is a complex blend of multiple revenue streams, dominated by tournament prize money but strongly supported by salaries, sponsorships, and streaming. The largest single factor is performance at The International (TI), Dota 2's annual world championship, which boasts the largest prize pool in all of esports, often exceeding $30-$40 million thanks to community crowdfunding. Winning TI can make a player a millionaire overnight. However, only one team can win. For most pros, a stable monthly salary from their esports organization provides a foundational income. These salaries can range from a few thousand dollars in smaller regions to over $20,000 for top-tier players on elite teams. Sponsorships and brand deals provide another lucrative layer, with popular players securing deals for peripherals, energy drinks, and apparel. Streaming on platforms like Twitch offers a direct line to fan support through subscriptions and donations, which can become a significant, consistent income source. Finally, a share of merchandise sales can add to the total. This calculator helps you model all these variables to project potential earnings.
- A comprehensive calculator for aspiring and current Dota 2 professionals.
- Models multiple income streams including salary, prize money, streaming, and sponsorships.
- Uses interactive inputs and sliders for a detailed and personalized projection.
- Encodes your scenario in the URL, allowing you to save and share your projections.
- Offers a PDF export to save a snapshot of your earnings report.
- Calculations update in real-time as you adjust the inputs.
- Enter the 'Tournament Prize Pool' for a major event like The International.
- Select your team's final 'Placement' from the list.
- Input your contract details, including base salary and the organization's cut from winnings.
- Add other income sources like sponsorships and streaming revenue.
- Adjust the sliders for Team Size and Coach/Staff cut to see the impact on your share.
- Your detailed earnings projection will update instantly on the right.
- Aspiring Pros: Understand the complete financial landscape of a Dota 2 career.
- Financial Planning: Create a detailed budget and financial goals based on potential earnings.
- Contract Negotiation: Model contract offers to understand your total potential compensation.
- Educational Tool: For those studying the unique, prize-heavy economy of the Dota 2 esports scene.