Random encounter missions across Leonida. Low effort but steady, and unlocks story content too.
The GTA 6 Side Missions money method covers the random encounters and small jobs scattered across Leonida, from helping a stranded motorist to chasing down a fleeing suspect for a bounty. These bite-sized activities are a low-effort way to top up your cash while exploring the map naturally.
Many side missions trigger simply by driving near their location, making them easy to complete opportunistically during trips between main story missions or other money methods. A number of these encounters also unlock small story vignettes or recurring characters, adding narrative value on top of their cash rewards.
While individual payouts are modest, side missions add up over time and require no setup investment, netting roughly $45,000 per hour when actively sought out rather than stumbled upon by chance.