GTA 5 Online Jobs: All you need to know

Los Santos is a city of endless opportunities—and chaos. In GTA Online, jobs are more than just tasks; they’re your ticket to building an empire, from high-stakes heists and adrenaline-pumping races to survival challenges and tactical deathmatches. Whether you’re chasing cash or reputation, every job is a step closer to ruling the streets. Ready to make your mark?

Races

You can race on various types of vehicles

Standard race – the first player on the finishing line wins. This type of race consists of laps.
Point-to-Point, i.e. racing through checkpoints set on the map. The first player to get to the last checkpoint wins the race.
GTA. In this type of race you can use weapons against other players.
Rally. This is one of the most exciting race types. This is a teamfight, in which one player controls a vehicle, while the other serves as a co-driver. Only the latter can see checkpoint on the map, so they give the driver directions through a headset or with pad buttons.

There are various types of vehicles in races:

Supercars
Sport cars
Classic cars
Muscle cars
Coupes
SUVs
Off-road vehicles
Compacts
Sedans
Motorcycles
Cycles
Boats
Planes

NOTE: If you happen to fall of the track, miss a checkpoint, or wreck your vehicle, press Y (X360) or TRIANGLE (PS3) to return to the last checkpoint passed.

Deathmatch

You can fight alone or in a team

Standard Deathmatch, all for all. The winner is the player with the highest number of kills after a set time has passed, or who hits frag limit as first.
Team Deathmatch – consists of two contending teams of players. The team which has more kills after a set time has passed or gets a set number of kills as first, wins. In another mode the winning team is the one who eliminates all the enemies.

(NOTE: You do not have to visit an ammunition store each time you want to take part in this type of actions, because before a game starts you are given a chance to buy ammo to all weapons that you are carrying.)

Missions

Missions are varied and often prove to be demanding

GTA Online missions have wide variation of objectives. The goals differ depending on the mission type. Missions can be performed solo or with help of other players. It is better to play in cooperation though, because it is more interesting.

Parachuting

Jumping off a helicopter is a good opportunity to admire views

Parachuting is another fascinating competition. To win, you need to get more points than others. You earn these for flying through checkpoints – the closer to the center you get, the more points you receive. However, to finish the competition and collect all the points, you cannot miss the landing zone.

Survival mode

Survival games consist of 10 waves

This game mode sets you against waves of enemies. If you die, you can watch your friends’ progress until the current round ends. You will respawn for the next one. This mode offers ten consecutive waves. To complete the challenge, you need to beat all ten.

NOTE: When a job ends, you can vote for the next one. The number of votes determines which job will be next.

Last Team Standing

With the patch 1.17, GTA Online gets a new play mode which is “Last Team Standing – LTS”. It is a mode which bares many similarities with the team deathmatch. It differs from it with one thing: During the fight, the person with only one life left, has to wait for the end of the round for as long as the winner is not revealed. In this mode it is vital to keep track over the amount of the character’s health, pick up the med-kits and armors and to use covers all the time. This mode can be played by up to 16 players. The number of them differs dependable on the map chosen.

Adversary mode

Adversary mode covers three types of tasks with the division on different teams of a different sizes. The main point of these missions is to put two opposite teams in the game. One will be defending whilst the other will be attacking the former. Both will have to perform certain tasks, despite the efforts of the offensive team. The mode is unlocked after rank 12.

Come Out To Play –The first type of mission. It can be played by 2-8 players. There are two teams: The Runners (up to three players) and the Hunters. The latter are equipped in the vehicles which type is dependable on the map. They are also given sawed-off shotguns with which they have to kill the couriers before they get to their spots. The Runners have to get to their spots within a particular time. They have got all range of arms, but they have got only one life each.

Siege Mentality – The next mode is designed to be played with 2-12 players. The teams are divided on the Attackers and the Hold Outs. The latter must defend their spot, or more precisely, their lives – as each of them is given only one. Hold Outs can’t leave their specified area as it would result with the failure of their team. They have to defend (with the full choice of weapon range) this area from the Attackers which will be equipped only with sawed-off shotguns. The latter win when none of the Hold Outs is left alive.

Hasta La Vista – The last mode requires exactly 4 players. These are divided into two teams: The Cyclists and the Truckers. The rules are simple: The cyclists have to reach the finish line within the 5 minute whilst the truckers have to make sure that the former won’t do so. Again, the cyclists got only one life each. The truckers win if the cyclists are dead or if they are not in the finish line after 5 minutes. No one can change their vehicle and no one wields a gun in this mode.

What are the most lucrative jobs in GTA Online

In GTA Online, the most lucrative jobs vary depending on whether you’re playing solo or with a team. Here are some of the highest-paying options:

Solo Jobs

Cayo Perico Heist: This is one of the most profitable solo heists, offering payouts ranging from $900,000 to $1.5 million. With the right approach and team coordination, it can reach up to $7.1 million when played with others.
Payphone Hits: These missions can pay up to $85,000 per completion, with a bonus of $70,000 if done correctly. They are suitable for solo players and can be completed quickly.
Time Trials: While not as lucrative as heists, Time Trials can offer payouts between $100,000 and $250,000, depending on performance.

Team Jobs

Diamond Casino Heist: This heist offers payouts between $2 million and $3.5 million, making it one of the most rewarding team missions. It requires coordination and strategy to maximize earnings.
Dr. Dre’s VIP Contract: This series of missions culminates in a finale that pays $1 million, with setup missions adding to the total. It can be repeated for consistent income.

Other Lucrative Options

Simeon Repo Missions: Certain missions like “Can You Lift” can offer high payouts, especially during events with triple rewards, allowing solo players to earn significant amounts2.
Most Wanted Bounty Missions: These missions pay $130,000 and can be completed quickly, making them a good daily routine for solo players3.

Investing in businesses like Nightclubs, Agencies, and Arcades also provides passive income, which can be a lucrative long-term strategy.

Which missions offer the highest rewards for solo players

For solo players in GTA Online, some of the most rewarding missions and activities include:

High-Paying Solo Missions

Blow Up: Offers up to $48,000 and over 11,000 RP, making it one of the best solo missions for quick cash.
Extraction: Similar to Blow Up, it can reward up to $48,000 and 11,500 RP if completed on higher difficulties.
Pier Pressure: Pays $15,000 and is relatively easy to complete.
Simeonomics (Rooftop Rumble): Offers $20,000 but requires reaching Rank 75 and is more challenging.

Special Events and Activities

Rockstar Featured Series: These missions offer boosted rewards up to $100,000 and are easily accessible.
Cluckin’ Bell Farm Raid: Provides a guaranteed payout of $500,000 in about an hour, making it highly lucrative for solo players.
Cayo Perico Heist: While not a traditional mission, it’s the best solo heist, offering payouts ranging from $900,000 to $1.5 million.

Bounty Missions

Most Wanted Bounty Missions: These can pay between $120,000 to $130,000 per target, offering a quick way to earn significant cash4.