s1mple Net Worth in 2025: How Does s1mple Make His Money?

Owen Harsono Owen Harsono

Published: May 15, 2025

Being the best at anything isn’t easy, especially when we’re talking about Counter-Strike – one of the most competitive titles in the esports world. However, s1mple not only dominated the scene, but he’s often hailed as the greatest player of all time.

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It’s normal for fans to wonder how much money does someone like s1mple makes by being the absolute best. Let’s deeply look at s1mple’s net worth in 2025.

Net Worth
Between $7 and 8 million
Real Name Oleksandr Olehovych Kostyliev
Date of Birth 2 October 1997
Profession Professional CS2 Player
Nationality Ukrainian 
Twitch Followers 4,000,000 followers

Who is s1mple?

There’s no debate that s1mple is the greatest Counter-Strike player ever. He started his professional career in 2013, where he played for teams such as HellRaisers and Flipsid3 Tactics. Young s1mple quickly made a name for himself under these lineups, as it was clear he was brimming with potential.

Not long after, s1mple was scouted by Team Liquid, helping the North American organization reach a Major final. In 2016, s1mple finally got the call to play for his dream team, Natus Vincere, where he can represent his country. Then, the rest was history.

Donning the NAVI jersey, s1mple would go on to become the best player in the world. He was named the best player in the world in 2018, 2021, and 2022, also completing Counter-Strike in 2021 by winning his well-deserved Major title at PGL Stockholm.

However, due to personal reasons and the Russia-Ukraine war, s1mple took time off the competitive scene in 2023 to take care of things. Though he missed the early days of CS2, s1mple has now returned to the scene after g with FaZe Clan on loan, likely adding more money into his pocket.

How does s1mple make money?

Throughout his career, s1mple has slowly expanded his income streams, which are now diverse and substantial. Here are the ways s1mple makes money:

Tournament Winnings

The easiest income stream to gauge is s1mple’s earnings through Counter-Strike tournaments. In 2025, he accumulated $1.7 million, with the biggest contributors being the PGL Stockholm Major and the Intel Grand Slam.

Salaries

According to insights from professional players like Owen “smooya” Butterfield, s1mple reportedly earns a salary of around $50,000 per month under NAVI. Other players of s1mple’s caliber, like NiKo and ZywOo also earn similar amounts, so there’s nothing too bizarre.

However, rumors also suggested that s1mple made around $1 million for his short stint at Team Falcons, which isn’t too difficult to believe.

Streaming

Though streaming has become the primary income for many Counter-Strike pros, the same case doesn’t apply to s1mple. Despite having over 4 million followers on Twitch, s1mple doesn’t stream regularly. Still, in the rare cases where he does, he averages 16,000 viewers, which would make him a decent amount from subscribers and ad revenue.

Sponsorships and Endorsements

He’s the face of Counter-Strike and one of the biggest names in esports, so it’s no surprise brands are lining up to strike a sponsorship deal with s1mple. Though figures are never disclosed to the public, he has certainly made staggering amounts from partnerships with brands like Logitech.

What is s1mple’s Estimated Net Worth?

Considering his diverse income sources, we estimate s1mple’s net worth in 2025 to range between $7 million and $8 million. It is clear he is one of the highest-earning players in all of esports.

This estimation s for his tournament winnings, salaries from nine years of competition, recent transfers to Team Falcons and FaZe Clan, sponsorships, and streaming revenues.

s1mple Future Prospects

As of May 2025, s1mple has returned to the professional scene after his hiatus, g with FaZe Clan on loan. This marks a new chapter in his career that excites fans. However, even if he decides to retire from competitive play for good, he could still make a fortune through live streaming and brand deals alone. Overall, s1mple’s future should be set given his incredible reputation.

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FAQs

What is S1mple’s net worth?

Aleksandr “s1mple” Kostilev is a professional CS2 player who had an estimated net worth of between $7 and 8 million in 2025.

What is s1mple's salary?

As one of the most accomplished players in CS2, s1mple is currently on the bench for NaVi. Back on the Falcons, rumours have it that he was making up to a staggering $50,000 per month. Rumors also indicated that s1mple earned approximately $1 million during his brief time with Team Falcons.

How old is s1mple?

Aleksandr “s1mple” Kostilev was born on October 2, 1997.

Owen Harsono
Owen Harsono

Since: April 14, 2025

Owen covers esports betting with the insight of a top-percentile player, drawing on his gaming experience in Dota 2, Counter-Strike, and Valorant to deliver sharp analysis and smart picks.

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