How Much Do Gaming Companions Make? Rates and What Drives Them
What gaming companions charge per hour, what drives earnings (game, rank, hours, repeat buyers) and how fees and withdrawals affect take-home pay.
Updated 2026-09-25 · 6 min read
How much do gaming companions make? There is no fixed salary. A companion earns their own listed rate multiplied by the hours, or games, that buyers book and complete. On KAKI, each companion sets that rate, so an "average" would mislead.
Key takeaways
- Earnings = your listed rate × the paid hours or games that complete. Time online without a booking earns nothing.
- Each companion sets their own price. On 25 September 2026, the Valorant page listed companions from RM 10/hr and the League of Legends page from RM 20/hr.
- Orders carry no commission, but a platform fee applies to gifts.
- Earnings unlock 10 to 15 days after an order completes, depending on your Kaki Level.
- Salary sites measure other jobs, so their figures don't apply.
How much do gaming companions make? The short answer
The formula: your listed rate × paid hours (or games) = what your bookings add up to.
"Paid" is the key word. Hours online waiting for an order add nothing, and hourly bookings run in whole hours, from 1 to 24.
A booking also has to complete. The buyer's KAKI stays locked with the platform until the order finishes, and you receive it only after that. If you cancel, or a dispute finds you at fault, the buyer gets their KAKI back and the session earns you nothing.
What do gaming companions charge per hour?
Each companion sets their own price per hour or per game, and can change it at any time. The platform doesn't set or suggest prices. Buyers see your price before they book, but you only appear in Browse once you have a real avatar and at least one game with a price.
On 25 September 2026, the Valorant and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang pages listed companions from RM 10/hr. The League of Legends and Dota 2 pages started at RM 20/hr. Those were the lowest listed prices that day, not typical pay. For the buyer's side of booking, see our guide to gaming companions.
What could different rates and hours add up to?
This table is arithmetic on assumed listed rates, not typical or average earnings. It assumes every counted hour is a completed paid session. It also stops before tax and before the fee and limits shown on the withdrawal screen.
| Assumed listed rate | Paid hours a week | Per week | Over 4 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| RM 10/hr | 5 | RM 50 | RM 200 |
| RM 10/hr | 15 | RM 150 | RM 600 |
| RM 20/hr | 10 | RM 200 | RM 800 |
Booked hours matter as much as your rate. For example, the same RM 10/hr gives three times the total at three times the hours. A higher rate can also beat more hours: 10 hours at RM 20/hr beats 15 hours at RM 10/hr. So track the gap between hours online and hours paid before you count on any total.
What pushes your rate and booked hours up?
Your game and your listed rank
Starting prices differ by game, as shown above. Within a game, buyers who want a stronger teammate or a teacher pay partly for skill, so a higher listed rank can support a higher price. You type in your own rank, and buyers can review you after each completed order, so keep it accurate.
However, ranked carries have a catch: a paid carry to reach a rank is what publishers target. As of September 2026, Riot's Terms of Service list playing on another person's account, or activity intended to boost an account's status or rank, as behaviour that warrants disciplinary measures. Playing duo on the buyer's own account avoids account sharing, because nobody logs in, but it doesn't remove that risk. Sessions in normal or unranked games, or coaching that doesn't involve playing ranked for the buyer, stay clear of it; is duo boosting bannable covers the full rules.
Language
Buyers can filter Browse by language. Most local companions speak Mandarin over voice, with others speaking English, Malay or Cantonese, so a less common language can help you stand out.
Being online in Malaysian evenings
Buyers can filter Browse to companions who are online. Also, an order cancels itself if you don't accept it within 30 minutes. So plan your hours around evenings in Malaysia and Singapore (GMT+8), when people are free after work or classes.
Reviews and your Kaki Level
Buyers can review each completed order, and Browse can sort companions by rating. Your Kaki Level (KAKI 1 to 3) rises with completed orders and high ratings, and a higher level unlocks your earnings sooner.
Repeat buyers and longer sessions
Repeat buyers save you finding new ones. Either side can also ask to extend a session by extra hours or games. The optional free trial (30 minutes, or one game, once per buyer) is free for the buyer, so treat it as a way to win a first booking. For setup, see how to become a gaming companion.
What fees come out, and when can you withdraw?
The Help Center puts the order fee this way: "As a companion you keep 100% of the order KAKI — Kaki Gaming takes no commission on KAKI orders." Gifts are different: a platform fee applies to them, as the Payment Policy sets out. If a buyer uses a platform coupon, the platform covers the difference, so your payout stays the same.
After an order completes, your earnings stay locked for a security period, then become withdrawable automatically:
| Kaki Level | Lock period after an order completes |
|---|---|
| KAKI 3 | 10 days |
| KAKI 2 | 13 days |
| KAKI 1 and new companions | 15 days |
A flagged transaction can be held for up to 90 days. Chargebacks or fraud can also lead to commission being taken back.
Payouts go through Stripe. Companions must pass Stripe identity verification before they can withdraw earnings. You also add bank details and set the Stripe payout schedule to "Manual". Only one withdrawal can be pending at a time, and the exact fee and limits are always shown on the withdrawal screen before you confirm.
Keep bookings and payments on the platform: off-platform payments are banned, and the penalties include losing your pending payouts. Sessions happen in-game over voice, and you can block or report any buyer who pushes to take things off the platform.
What about tax?
Companions are independent service providers, not employees. The platform doesn't withhold income tax, so declaring your income is up to you. As of September 2026, LHDN's guidance on digital business says individuals earning this way are taxed under the Income Tax Act 1967 and must have an income tax file number.
Why don't salary sites answer this?
Many top results for this question are salary aggregators, and they measure different jobs:
- ZipRecruiter's "Gamer" page showed US$15.27 an hour on 25 September 2026, estimated from US job postings and third-party data. Its related jobs are retail and sales roles, such as store manager.
- "Companion" on PayScale is a care job: helping elderly, disabled or ill clients with meals and housekeeping. Zippia files the same title under personal care.
All of them report US-dollar pay for employees. A gaming companion is different: an independent service provider paid per completed session, so no salary survey captures the job.
An average would mislead anyway. A 2026 study of China's informal gaming workers found some high earners among companions, coaches and boosters there. Most, however, were paid low hourly rates or small per-task fees.
Ready to set your own rate?
The pricing page sums up the order fee: "0% platform fee on regular orders — Companions retain 100% of the KAKI as their Service Volume!" Run the formula with the hours you can realistically fill, then apply to become a companion.
Frequently asked questions
How much do gaming companions make per hour?
There is no standard hourly pay. Earnings are a companion's own listed price multiplied by the hours or games buyers book and complete. On 25 September 2026, KAKI's Valorant page listed companions from RM 10/hr and its League of Legends page from RM 20/hr, but those are starting prices, not typical pay.
Does KAKI take a commission from gaming companions?
Not on orders: "As a companion you keep 100% of the order KAKI — Kaki Gaming takes no commission on KAKI orders." A platform fee does apply to gifts, and the Payment Policy gives the current rate.
How long before a gaming companion can withdraw earnings?
After an order completes, earnings stay locked for 10 days at KAKI 3, 13 days at KAKI 2 and 15 days at KAKI 1 or for new companions. Withdrawing also needs Stripe payout setup, and the exact fee and limits are always shown on the withdrawal screen before you confirm.
Do gaming companions in Malaysia pay tax on their earnings?
Gaming companions are independent service providers, and the platform doesn't withhold income tax for them. LHDN says individuals earning from digital business are taxed under the Income Tax Act 1967 and must have an income tax file number.