You know who makes the least money in darts? You. Yeah, you in your local pub league. You might win a trophy, a £50 bar tab, and eternal bragging rights until next Tuesday.
But don’t laugh—every pro started exactly where you are. Luke Littler was winning tournaments in his pajama onesie as a kid. Now he’s a millionaire at 17. So keep practicing, mate.
So, Is It a Good Career?
Let’s be real: becoming a pro dart player is like trying to land a bullseye blindfolded. Only the top 0.5% make a comfortable living. The rest are playing for love, not money.
But here’s the punchline: the top 64 players on the PDC tour earn an average salary of around £60,000–£100,000 a year. That’s more than a teacher, less than a CEO, and way more fun than filing spreadsheets.
