The 10 Highest Paid Pro Gamers of All Time

5. Jang “Moon” Jae Ho

Jang "Moon" Jae Ho

Total Money Earned: $437,729.26 From 80 Tournaments
Game of Choice: Warcraft III / Starcraft II
Earnings in 2013: $7,283.98
Largest Single Tournament Earning: $38,120.65 (Game-X 2007)

4. Danil “Dendi” Ishutin

Danil "Dendi" Ishutin

Total Money Earned: $438,142.93 From 38 Tournaments
Game of Choice: Dota 2
Earnings in 2013: $156,010.38
Largest Single Tournament Earning: $200,000.00 (The International 2011)

3. Lee “Flash” Young Ho

Lee "Flash" Young Ho

Total Money Earned: $446,371.91 From 46 Tournaments
Game of Choice: Starcraft
Earnings in 2013: $25,045.03
Largest Single Tournament Earning: $46,046.88 (ABC Mart MSL 2011)

2. Johnathan “Fatal1ty” Wendel

Johnathan "Fatal1ty" Wendel

Total Money Earned: $454,544.98 From 35 Tournaments
Game of Choice: Quake III Arena / Unreal Tournament / Painkiller
Earnings in 2013: $0.00
Largest Single Tournament Earning: $150,000.00 (CPL World Tour Finals 2005)

1. Lee “Jaedong” Jae Dong

Lee "Jaedong" Jae Dong

Total Money Earned: $506,486.72 From 48 Tournaments
Game of Choice: Starcraft
Earnings in 2013: $125,276.24
Largest Single Tournament Earning: $52,203.51 (GOMTV MSL #4 2008)

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