Night City runs on Eurodollars. Every piece of iconic chrome, every hypercar in your garage, and every ounce of street cred has a price tag. Being broke in this city means being weak, a nobody destined to be another chalk outline on the sidewalk. If you’re looking for the quickest ways how to make money fast in Cyberpunk 2077, you’ve come to the right place. This guide cuts through the noise and gives you the most effective methods that work right now, turning you from a street rat into a legend.
We’ll cover everything from legit mercenary work to the most broken, high profit glitches that can make you a millionaire overnight. Let’s get you paid.
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The Clean Hustle: Best Legitimate Money Methods
These are the core, intended ways to earn eddies. They’re reliable, engaging, and will build your reputation as a dependable merc, which opens even more doors to higher paying gigs.
Loot Everything, Sell Strategically
Especially early on, your number one rule should be: if it isn’t nailed down, it’s yours. Weapons and gear dropped by enemies are your primary source of income. Don’t ignore junk items either; while most are worthless, some pieces, like jewelry or old tech, can be worth 750 eddies a pop. Developing an eye for these valuables is a key skill that separates a struggling merc from a savvy one.
Your main decision is whether to sell or disassemble loot. Here’s the simple breakdown:
- Early Game: Sell everything. Your immediate priority is cash for your first essential cyberware upgrades from a ripperdoc like Viktor. Getting a basic Sandevistan, some Subdermal Armor, or a better cyberdeck will dramatically increase your survivability, and that requires cold, hard cash.
- Mid to Late Game: Start disassembling higher-tier (blue, purple, and especially gold) weapons. You’ll desperately need the Tier 4 and 5 components to upgrade your iconic gear to its maximum potential. Upgrading an iconic weapon to Tier 5++ is one of the biggest money and resource sinks in the game, making component farming essential. Clothes are rarely worth much, so almost always disassemble them for common components.
Pro Tip: Do NOT take the “Scrapper” perk in the Technical Ability tree. It automatically disassembles junk upon pickup. While this sounds convenient, it robs you of the high value junk items you could sell for thousands in easy cash over time. It’s a long-term financial trap.
Clear the Map: Gigs and NCPD Scanners
The most straightforward way to earn money is by doing the work. Gigs from fixers and the blue NCPD scanner hustles on your map are your bread and butter. These aren’t just random tasks; they are your main source of income, XP, and Street Cred. The real profit isn’t just the final payment for the gig, but the cumulative value of all the loot from downed enemies. Clearing out a whole district, like Watson, of all its gigs and NCPD activities can easily net you over 200,000 eddies, plus a mountain of valuable gear to sell.
Some side jobs offer particularly high payouts. Look out for the “Epistrophy” questline early on; it’s a series of simple tasks that pay out thousands of eddies and is a great financial boost right after Act 1. The “Beat on the Brat” boxing quests can also be extremely lucrative if you bet on yourself and win.
The Phantom Liberty Gold Rush
If you own the Phantom Liberty expansion, you have access to two of the best and most engaging money-making activities in the entire game.
Steal Cars for El Capitan
Once you progress a little into the Phantom Liberty story, you’ll start getting repeatable vehicle contract missions from Muamar “El Capitan” Reyes. These missions pop up endlessly all over the map and involve stealing a targeted vehicle and delivering it to a drop-off point, often while being chased by angry gang members or corporate security. The optional objectives, like delivering the car without a scratch or within a time limit, significantly increase your payout.
Not only do you get paid thousands of eddies for each delivery, but you also earn discount shards. These shards stack up, letting you buy cars from the Autofixer website for a massive discount, or even for free. If you’re aiming for the “Autojock” achievement (owning all vehicles), this method is essential, as it can save you over a million eddies in the long run.
Do you want to know which cars are the best in Cyberpunk? Read our Best Cars in Cyberpunk 2077
Hunt Down Airdrops in Dogtown
While exploring the lawless zone of Dogtown, you’ll periodically see red smoke plumes in the sky. These mark fresh airdrops, large containers full of high-tier loot. They are always guarded by elite Barghest soldiers, who are some of the toughest enemies in the game. You’ll need a solid build and good gear to take them on.
The reward is well worth the risk. These crates can contain new iconic weapons, exclusive clothing, and, most importantly, Tier 5++ cyberware. A single piece of top-tier cyberware from an airdrop can sell for over 40,000 eddies, making this a high-stakes, high-reward activity for any well-equipped V looking for the best gear or a quick cash injection.
The Gray Area: The Pacifica Farming Loop
If you want to earn a massive amount of money quickly without relying on a glitch, this is the method for you. It’s repetitive and can feel grindy, but its efficiency is unmatched.
Head to the Batty’s Hotel fast travel point in Pacifica and walk down to the beach area near the pier. This coastline is packed with Voodoo Boys gang members. The unique thing about this spot is that the enemies respawn almost instantly. Other farm spots require you to wait 24 in-game hours, but not this one.
Simply clear out all the enemies along the coast, collecting their weapons. Then, drive a short distance away (to the end of the pier and back is enough) and return. All the enemies will have respawned, ready for another round. You can repeat this loop indefinitely, selling the collected weapons at a nearby drop point. Players can make hundreds of thousands of eddies in under an hour with this method, while also leveling up their combat skills.
Breaking the Bank: The Infinite Money Glitch (2.1)
Disclaimer: This is a game breaking exploit. It will likely be patched out, and using it can completely ruin your sense of progression by removing any financial challenge from the game. Many players find it makes the game less fun. Use it at your own risk.
If you just want unlimited money right now, there is a glitch involving a specific piece of cyberware from the Phantom Liberty expansion.
- Play through the Phantom Liberty main quest “I’ve Seen That Face Before” to acquire the Behavioral Imprint Synced Faceplate cyberware.
- Go to any Ripperdoc in the city. You can find one in almost every district.
- Open the trade menu and sell the Behavioral Imprint faceplate.
- The glitch causes you to receive the money, but the item itself remains in your inventory, ready to be sold again.
- You can sell it over and over again, draining the Ripperdoc’s entire cash supply in seconds. To continue, simply exit the menu, skip time by 24 hours (which you can do from the character menu), and their funds will be replenished. Repeat as desired.
This is, without a doubt, the fastest way to get millions of eddies in the game if the glitch is still active.
Now go and make those Eddies!
Night City offers plenty of ways to get rich, each catering to a different playstyle. For the roleplayer seeking an immersive experience, sticking to gigs and vehicle contracts is the most rewarding path. For the efficient grinder who wants to optimize their time, the Pacifica farm is the go to method. And for the player who wants to bypass the system entirely, the glitch is there for the taking. Now go out there, choose your path, and build your legend.
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