Several esports organizations in India pay a significant amount to their BGMI athletes monthly. Each player’s compensation is based on brand value, skill, and record. Sometimes the player’s transfers between organizations involves significant amounts. We have compiled a list of the top five highest paid BGMI players.
Highest paid BGMI players
1. Jonathan 
Jonathan is one of India’s best and most popular esports athletes and currently plays for Godlike Esports. The 21-year-old is a Red Bull athlete and is associated with several brands that pay him a significant amount.
In 2021, Godlike Esports signed Jonathan and his team, including Clutchgod, Zgod, and Neyoo, which was considered one of the best BGMI teams. According to rumors, their salaries were the highest in BGMI esports at that time.
Jonathan is the highest paid BGMI player and his estimated salary is around 7-8 Lakh per month. According to industry experts, Jonathan’s salary depends not only on his esports but also on his brand value.
2. Destro
Ammar “Destro” Khan is considered the best BGMI esports player in India in terms of winning trophies. He holds the record for the highest total tournament winnings in India, amounting to $91,901.
Destro and his team, which is considered one of the best BGMI teams in India, became part of MOGO Esports in May 2024. This deal was rumored to be one of the highest in terms of money.
Destro’s monthly salary is estimated to be around INR 3–5 Lakh per month. Apart from this, Destro earns through streaming and broadcast endorsements.
3. Justin 
Justin Nadar is a standout young assaulter who plays for MOGO Esports under the leadership of Destro. Justin has recently made a mark in the esports industry by winning multiple MVP titles, including BGMS Season 2 and BGMI Rising.
Justin’s BGMI salary is approximately around 2-4 Lakh per month. Additionally, he is the fifth highest player by total winnings of $73665 and earns a significant amount through YouTube and sponsors.
4. Manya 
Mohammad “Manya” Raja is currently one of the best IGL players in India, playing for Team Soul. He won multiple titles, including Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series 2023, Skyesports Championship 5.0, BGMI Masters Series, and more.
Recently, Team Soul signed Manya with his other teammates, Spower, Nakul, Joker, and Ronny. Manya estimates earning around 2–3 Lakh per month by playing BGMI from Team Soul.
5. DeltaPG
Parth Garg, aka DeltaPG, is quietly one of the best BGMI Esports players due to his versatility and ability to perform in tough situations. He is also another player from MOGO Esports on this list. He holds multiple MVP titles, including the prestigious BGIS 2023.
He has earned approximately $84,955 by winning BGMI tournaments. The estimated salary of DeltaPG is around 2-4 Lakh per month by playing BGMI.