Money8 min readUpdated 2026-07-16

GTA 6 Money-Making Guide — Fastest Legit Earners in the First 10 Hours

The first ten hours of GTA 6 gate you out of the best missions with vehicle and gear costs. These are the money methods that actually scale before you unlock the heist crew.

Bounty boards at the marina

The marina bulletin board rotates three targets per in-game day. Each pays $8k–$14k, and the same target respawns 24h after completion, making this the most reliable early loop.

Convenience store rotation

Rob three stores in a row while staying under tier 3 heat. Average take is $2,400 each, but the fourth spawns a police escort — always cash out after the third.

Vehicle exports

Chop shop calls come in over the phone once you finish the intro. Rare exotics pay 4x the sedan rate; do not waste a slot on a common muscle car.

What to skip

Skip the beach recovery diving missions early — the payout scales with your dive skill, which starts at 1. Come back after you level swimming to 4.