The fastest legitimate money in GTA Online comes from solo heists and high-value businesses. Cayo Perico solo can clear $1.1M to $1.4M in 90 minutes once you own the Kosatka. The Diamond Casino Heist pays roughly $1M to $2M per finale depending on the vault and difficulty. Acid Lab sell missions are the highest-yield passive income.
Key facts
- Best solo heist
- Cayo Perico (~$1.1–1.4M)
- Best crew heist
- Diamond Casino (~$1–2M)
- Best passive
- Acid Lab + Bunker
- Multiplier
- Sell at full stock
A practical money-per-hour priority for a new GTA Online player:
- Buy the Kosatka submarine ($2.2M from Warstock). Unlocks Cayo Perico.
- Run Cayo Perico solo until you've banked $20M+ in liquid cash.
- Buy an Acid Lab setup through Mutt's MC clubhouse. Run resupply missions, sell at full stock for the multiplier bonus.
- Buy a Bunker in Sandy Shores or Paleto. Resupply on a timer (with the Equipment + Staff upgrades), sell at full stock.
- Run the rotating Newswire double-money week for whatever activity is featured.