Scump Tops the List as the Highest Paid Call of Duty Streamer

With his casual streaming style, big personality, and unmatched professional career, Seth "Scump" Abner is the highest paid Call of Duty streamer. Across tournament winnings and online streaming, Scump has amassed earnings of over $3 million.

As one of Call of Duty‘s most iconic pro players turned full-time streamers, Scump has built an audience of millions who tune in for his daily Warzone streams and Call of Duty League matches with OpTic Texas. Let‘s take a closer look at the streaming income, tournament results, and storied career that makes Scump the top earner.

Scump‘s Massive Viewership Pulls in Streaming Revenue

With 4.2 million followers on Twitch and 3.32 million YouTube subscribers, Scump has one of the largest audiences in Call of Duty streaming. His casual, upbeat personality combined with high-level gameplay keeps viewers coming back.

Based on estimated subscription revenue and ad payouts, Scump likely makes at least $1 million per year directly from his streaming audience not counting sponsorships and tournament winnings. He averages 15,000-30,000 live viewers with some streams exceeding 50,000 viewers for special events and tournaments.

Scump‘s viewership stats put him near the top Call of Duty streamers:

With a YouTube audience of this size, Scump can make $3,000-$5,000 per 100,000 views based on estimated RPM. His Twitch payout per subscriber ranges from $2.50-$5. And that‘s not counting sponsorship deals and ad revenue.

Winningest Call of Duty Player Ever with over $1.5 Million in Prize Money

In terms of competitive Call of Duty earnings, Scump‘s $764,755 puts him at #3 all-time behind Crimsix and Karma. He has won a staggering 58 major LAN tournaments, more than any other player.

Scump has taken home 14 first-place finishes in the Call of Duty World League and Major League Gaming tournaments. He excels at the fast-paced SMG slaying role where he can aggressively hunt down enemies.

Some of Scump‘s biggest payouts include:

• $100,000 from Call of Duty XP 2011
• $20,000 from EGL7 Blackpool in 2012
• $14,000 from UMG Dallas in 2013
• $80,000 from Call of Duty Championship in 2016

Scump continues to find success in the Call of Duty League‘s pro circuit. He and OpTic Texas took home $500,000 after winning the 2022 CDL Championships.

The Face of Call of Duty – Scump‘s Career and Accomplishments

Scump first gained notoriety by winning MLG tournaments and establishing dominance back in the early Black Ops days. Quickly, his skills, winning mentality, and sense of humor made him one of the most popular personalities in the scene.

Some key moments and accomplishments that have defined Scump‘s prolific career:

• Joined OpTic Gaming team house in 2012, helping grow his brand
• 1 of only 7 players to win multiple X Games gold medals
• Named MVP at 2014 and 2017 Call of Duty Championships
• Appeared on 5 OpTic Gaming team dynasty rosters
• Regarded as one of the best SMG slayers in CoD history
• Retired briefly in 2020 before returning to compete
• Among the top in tournament prize money and winning percentage
• Continues to be one of the most watched streamers after 10+ years

While Crimsix may have him slightly beat in total earnings, Scump‘s massive popularity and yearly streaming income solidify him as the top earner. His casual gameplay and expert analysis, honed over a decade at the top level, will likely keep him there for years to come. When it comes to Call of Duty as both a game and entertainment platform, Scump remains the king.