Fastest Ways to Make Money in GTA 6
Heists, businesses, freemode grinding — what actually pays the most per hour? Click headers to sort, use filters to match your style. Pre-launch estimates, updated at launch (…).
| Method | Type | Profit / hr | Startup cost | Solo | Fun |
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Heists vs businesses: the honest answer
Heists win on raw $/hour — businesses win on consistency. A flagship solo-able heist pays the highest rate in the game, but you need the startup investment and you must actively play it. Businesses earn less per hour on paper, yet they keep producing while you race, explore or rob stores — and the passive hub keeps earning even when you're barely trying.
The optimal setup used by veteran grinders: businesses running in the background + heists in the foreground. That stacks both rates. Use the Business Profit Calculator to pick your background earners and treat heists as your active session money.
More tools
Rank every business by ROI in the Best Business Ranker, or multiply story-mode money with the Stock Market Calculator. Full walkthrough: GTA 6 Money Guide.