Updated 2026-06-29·8 min read·Live GTA Online data
What is the best heist in GTA Online for money? For solo players it is the Cayo Perico Heist, roughly $1.1M for an hour-long run with no crew needed. For a team, the Diamond Casino Heist has the highest ceiling, up to about $3.6M with diamonds active. For free, beginner money with no setup cost, the Cluckin’ Bell Farm Raid pays a flat $500,000 solo.
Note
How this ranking works: net $/hr is the finale payout minus setup costs, divided by the full time to run it including setups, at an experienced pace. We weight solo viability, because most players grind alone. Payouts swing with difficulty, approach, loot roll, and crew size, so these are current community figures, not guarantees.
Every GTA Online heist, ranked
#1Cayo Perico Heist
Community-testedCommunity-testedReported consistently across the GTA community.
~$1.1M/hrnet $/hr (est.)
Payout
$1.1M to $1.5M
Setup
Kosatka, $2.2M once
Crew
Solo to 4
Time
~60 min
The best solo money in the game, fast and repeatable. Solo replays have a three in-game-day cooldown, and rare primary targets pay the most.
#2Diamond Casino Heist
Community-testedCommunity-testedReported consistently across the GTA community.
~$1M/hrnet $/hr (est.)
Payout
$1.2M to $3.6M
Setup
Arcade, $1.65M+
Crew
2 to 4
Time
~75 to 100 min
The highest ceiling in the game when diamonds are the vault content, though diamonds are event-driven. Big Con with the Artwork vault is the consistent team pick. Fewer players means a bigger cut.
#3Cluckin' Bell Farm Raid
Community-testedCommunity-testedReported consistently across the GTA community.
~$550k/hrnet $/hr (est.)
Payout
$500k flat (solo)
Setup
None
Crew
Solo to 4
Time
~45 to 60 min
The best free money in the game: no property, no setup cost, fully solo including the finale. Pays the same loud or stealth. Your first run adds a $250k bonus.
#4Pacific Standard Job
Community-testedCommunity-testedReported consistently across the GTA community.
~$650k/hrnet $/hr (est.)
Payout
$1M to $1.25M
Setup
$100k prep + apartment
Crew
4 required
Time
~90 to 120 min
The iconic original flagship and still the most-played heist for the experience, but the forced four-player crew and lower rate mean Cayo out-earns it for money.
#5The Doomsday Heist
Community-testedCommunity-testedReported consistently across the GTA community.
~$450k/hrnet $/hr (est.)
Payout
$1.2M to $2.5M total
Setup
Facility, $1.25M+
Crew
2 to 4
Time
12 setups, very long
The biggest total payout across its three acts, but the worst time efficiency. The Act 3 finale is brutal. Great to run once, painful as a grind.
#6The original four-player heists
Community-testedCommunity-testedReported consistently across the GTA community.
~$400k to $500k/hrnet $/hr (est.)
Payout
$250k to $700k each
Setup
Apartment + prep
Crew
2 to 4
Time
varies
Fleeca, Prison Break, Humane Labs, and Series A. Mostly legacy in 2026: lower pay, forced crew sizes, and inefficient next to the modern heists. Worth one run each for the completion bonus.
Watch out
These are base payouts. Rockstar rotates 2X bonus events every week that can briefly push one heist to the top, so the live order shifts. Check the current GTA Online rankings before you commit a session.
The heists worth your time
Cayo Perico is still the solo king. It pays like a premium activity, the prep is short once you know the routes, and you never depend on three strangers. The three in-game-day cooldown on solo replays is the only real brake, and most grinders simply rotate it with another method in between.
The Diamond Casino Heist has the highest ceiling in the game, especially when diamonds roll as the vault content, but that loot is event-driven rather than guaranteed. For a team or a duo, the Big Con approach with the Artwork vault is the dependable pick, and running it with fewer players hands you a larger share.
The Cluckin’ Bell Farm Raid is the best free money in GTA Online. No property, no setup cost, no minimum level, and the whole thing runs solo in under an hour for a flat $500,000. It is not the biggest score, but for a new or solo player it is the cleanest way to build a bankroll with zero barrier to entry.
The original four-player heists (Fleeca, Prison Break, Humane Labs, and Series A) are mostly legacy now. They pay less per hour, force you into a full crew, and feel dated next to the modern jobs. Run each once for the completion bonus, then leave them behind.
How many heists are in GTA Online?
Eight core heists, plus one. The original five arrived with the 2015 Heists update (Fleeca, Prison Break, Humane Labs, Series A, and Pacific Standard), followed by the three-act Doomsday Heist, the Diamond Casino Heist, and the Cayo Perico Heist. The Cluckin’ Bell Farm Raid, added in 2024, is widely considered the last major heist as Rockstar shifts its attention to GTA 6.
Tip
Wondering whether GTA 6 will have heists, and how they will pay? See our GTA 6 heists guide for what the trailers and leaks point to.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best heist in GTA Online?+
For solo players it is the Cayo Perico Heist, around $1.1M for a roughly hour-long run with no crew needed. For a team, the Diamond Casino Heist has the highest ceiling, up to about $3.6M with diamonds active. For free, beginner money with no setup cost, the Cluckin' Bell Farm Raid pays a flat $500,000 solo.
What heist pays the most in GTA Online?+
The Diamond Casino Heist has the highest single payout, up to roughly $3,619,000 when diamonds are the vault content. Diamonds are event-driven and not always available, so for consistent money Cayo Perico pays more reliably per hour.
Can you do heists solo in GTA Online?+
Yes. The Cayo Perico Heist and the Cluckin' Bell Farm Raid can both be done completely solo, including the finale. The Diamond Casino Heist needs at least two players. The original five heists require a full crew: two for Fleeca, four for the rest.
How much does the Cayo Perico Heist pay?+
A solo run typically nets around $1.1M to $1.5M depending on the primary target and the secondary loot you grab, with rare targets paying more. Solo replays have a three in-game-day cooldown, and you need the Kosatka submarine to start it.
How much does the Cluckin' Bell Farm Raid pay?+
The leader gets a fixed $500,000 on completion, the same whether you play loud or stealth, on normal or hard. Crew members get $50,000, and first-timers get a $250,000 bonus. It needs no property and runs fully solo in under an hour.
How many heists are in GTA Online?+
There are eight core heists: the original five (Fleeca, Prison Break, Humane Labs, Series A, Pacific Standard), the three-act Doomsday Heist, the Diamond Casino Heist, and the Cayo Perico Heist. The Cluckin' Bell Farm Raid was added in 2024 and is widely seen as the last major heist before Rockstar's focus shifted to GTA 6.
Are the original heists worth running in 2026?+
Mostly not for money. The original four-player heists pay far less per hour than Cayo Perico or the Casino, and the forced crew size makes them a hassle. Most players run them once for the completion bonus, then move on. Pacific Standard is still a fun classic if you want the nostalgia.