Getting paid to play GTA 6 is now a real job offer. US prediction-market company Kalshi has posted a remote contract role for someone to play the story, livestream their experience and investigate how money moves through Leonida. The offer can reach $135,000, combining the maximum project fee with a completion payment.
According to Kalshi’s official listing, the position is called GTA VI Researcher. The successful candidate will start at launch and play until they finish the story, streaming on Twitch or YouTube with their camera on.
How much does it pay?
The listing specifies a $100,000–$120,000 fixed project fee, plus $15,000 on completion. That puts the stated total between $115,000 and $135,000. These are US-dollar amounts for the contracted project, rather than a monthly salary.
The page describes the role as remote contract work. It does not specify the project’s exact duration or clarify which countries are eligible. Applicants outside the US should confirm eligibility with the company before assuming they can take the role.
More than finishing the campaign
The researcher will study the game’s economy, identify efficient strategies and provide evidence for their conclusions. Kalshi also wants a weekly research report on Leonida and a presentation explaining its economy.
Another assignment involves investigating the launch’s real-world effects, including work absences, food-delivery orders and changes in US productivity. These are questions for the researcher to investigate, rather than findings already established by the listing.
Who can apply?
Requirements include being at least 18, having ten years of gaming experience and three years of streaming experience, and running an established channel. Candidates must supply their own equipment, internet and software, understand game systems and know how to compare strategies.
The listing lets the player progress through the story at their own pace, with time for sleep and getting outside. Applications are available through the official job page. While Pocketpair gave staff leave to play GTA 6, Kalshi wants to turn launch week into a research project.
