League of Legends isn't known for having the biggest prize pools in esports history. But that hasn't stopped a handful of players from earning well over $500,000 throughout their careers.
While other games, like Dota 2, can offer huge tournament winnings—The International 7 featured a $24.7 million prize pool this year—League can provide professional players with stability, especially when it comes to salaries.
Professional League players can make up to $80,000 a year on salary alone, and some of the top players earn even more.
Most organizations keep player salaries hidden from the public, however. Because of this, tournament winnings are the only reliable metric we can use to compare players' earnings.
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