Reach Level 150 in GTA Online Faster Than Ever
If you’re grinding GTA Online, you’ll learn quick that ranking up can be hard. The new weapons, missions, and unlocks are so close but feel so far away when you’re grinding the low-level content. But what if there’s better ways to level up? In this guide, I’ll reveal the fastest ways to kickstart your rank in GTA Online and get that level 150 (or beyond). Let’s dive right into the strategies that will save you hours of grinding and get you leveling up like a true VIP.
2. Daily Objectives: Don’t Ignore These Easy Tasks
One of the easiest ways to stack some RP every day is by getting your Daily Objectives down pat. You’ll receive three new objectives every day, from simple activities like “fly under a bridge” to slightly more involved ones like “participate in a deathmatch.”
The cool thing about Daily Objectives is in their cumulative rewards. Each objective completed grants you RP and money, but if you complete all three in a day, you’ll net a fat bonus. And here’s the kicker:
If you do this for consecutive days, the rewards snowball:
7-day streak: $150,000 and 20,000 RP
28-day streak: $750,000 and a massive 50,000 RP
For the amount of time it takes, it’s a no-brainer to knock these out each day. Just get into the habit of checking your objectives and locking them down while you’re doing other missions.
Heist Missions: The Big Payoff
Heists are a classic in GTA Online, and for good reason. They offer some of the highest payouts and RP rewards in the game. The more complex the heist, the more you’ll rake in. But you need a good team, as many heists require coordination and specific roles to succeed.
The Cayo Perico Heist is by far the most lucrative in terms of time invested versus reward. Not only is the RP significant, but the cash payout is also a game-changer. If you’re trying to level up fast, make sure to do these heists regularly. Here’s a quick rundown of the best heists for RP:
The Fleeca Job: This is the intro heist, easy and quick, perfect for beginners.
The Pacific Standard Job: An older heist but still pays great RP and cash.
Cayo Perico: Solo-friendly, it offers one of the highest payouts and RP per hour.
Running these missions with a solid team ensures maximum efficiency. If you’re doing the setups and the finales back-to-back, you’ll see your rank climb in no time.
Time Trials: Beat the Clock, Boost Your RP
If you’re a fan of fast cars and pushing your driving skills to the limit, Time Trials are perfect for you. Each week, a new time trial location is set up around Los Santos, and completing it within the target time rewards you with a hefty RP payout.
Here’s the trick: The first time you complete the trial and beat the target time, you get a big RP and cash reward. After that, you can still race for fun, but you won’t get the big payout again until the next week’s trial. Make sure to take advantage of this each week for easy, repeatable RP.
Pro tip: Before starting, watch YouTube videos or guides to see the fastest routes and best vehicles to use. This’ll save you some trial and error, maximizing your reward.
Final Thoughts
There’s no need to spend endless hours in GTA Online stuck at low levels when you know how to level up efficiently. VIP Work, Heists, Adversary Modes, and even simple daily objectives all contribute to fast-tracking your progress. Keep an eye out for bonus RP events, and always prioritize activities that give you the best return on your time.
With these strategies in your arsenal, you’ll be rising through the ranks in no time — and flexing your newfound status all over Los Santos. Happy grinding!
1. VIP Work: High Reward for Low Effort
One of the best-kept secrets in GTA Online for quick leveling is VIP Work. If you haven’t taken advantage of this feature yet, you’re missing out on a goldmine of RP (Reputation Points) and cash.
As soon as you’ve made a modest amount of cash (at least $50,000), register as a VIP or CEO in the SecuroServ app on your phone. Once you’re set up, you can start VIP Work missions. These missions are repeatable, available in free mode, and don’t take a ton of time to complete. Some of the best ones include:
Headhunter: Assassinate targets scattered across the map. This is one of the quickest and most straightforward jobs, giving you RP for every target eliminated.
Sightseer: A hacking mini-game where you collect briefcases around Los Santos. It’s solo-friendly and pays well.
Hostile Takeover: You retrieve an item while fending off enemies and the cops. Quick, fun, and rewarding.
What makes VIP Work so good? Well, it doesn’t require waiting in a lobby or dealing with matchmaking. You can complete them back-to-back, and when combined with other activities like CEO crates or vehicle cargo, you’ll earn RP consistently.
Adversary Modes: Fun and Profitable
When Rockstar offers double or triple RP on Adversary Modes, it’s time to take full advantage. These PvP modes are not only fun, but they’re also one of the fastest ways to earn RP, especially during bonus weeks.
Some of the best Adversary Modes for RP include:
Motor Wars: A battle royale-style mode where you and your team fight to be the last ones standing. The more kills and survival time, the more RP you earn.
Deadline: Remember the movie Tron? This mode brings that concept into GTA with deadly light trails and tons of RP for winning.
Slasher: A thrilling hide-and-seek mode where one player hunts the others in the dark.
Pro tip: Team up with friends and try to coordinate your efforts. Working together increases your chances of winning, which means more RP for everyone involved. Even if you lose, you’ll still earn RP just for participating, so don’t be afraid to dive in!
Double/Triple RP Events: Maximize Rockstar’s Bonuses
Rockstar frequently runs limited-time events where certain activities are boosted with double or even triple RP. Whenever these events roll around, make it your priority to grind the boosted activities. Whether it’s races, Adversary Modes, or specific heists, this is your chance to make the most of your time in-game.
Make sure you check Rockstar’s newswire or the in-game alerts to stay updated on what activities are offering the bonus. Set aside time to grind during these events — it’s a sure-fire way to level up faster than usual.
Grinding Contact Missions: The Classic Method
If you’re more of a solo player or just not into PvP, Contact Missions from NPCs like Lester, Simeon, and Gerald are still a solid way to earn RP. They scale well with your rank, meaning the higher level you are, the more RP you’ll earn for completing them. Plus, some of these missions are surprisingly fast and easy to finish.
Make sure to host these missions yourself, so you get a larger cut of the RP and cash. Also, playing on harder difficulties will yield more RP. Set them to “Hard” for a 1.5x RP boost. Some of the best Contact Missions include:
Blow Up II (from Simeon): Blow up some cars, escape the cops, done. Rooftop Rumble (from Martin Madrazo): Take out some enemies and grab the documents.
