HeistsUpdated Sep 27, 2026Verified
Heist Crew Payroll: Where the Cuts Go
Cheapest crews that don't fail, and when an expert cut is actually worth it.
8 minBeginnerCut table
Time
8 min
Payout
Cut table
Difficulty
Beginner
Host cut
Set per heist
Minimum
15% per player
Step by step
- 1Agree cuts before the finale.
- 2Give the host a bit more for setup costs.
- 3Use the split tool to check fairness.
Common mistakes
- Changing cuts after the finale starts.
Section 01
The brief
Crew cuts are the quietest way players lose money. The expensive names rarely change the outcome, but the cheapest ones can cost you the finale.
- Cuts are set before launch and cannot be changed afterwards
- The host pays every setup cost out of pocket
- A greedy split is the main reason crews fall apart mid-heist
Section 02
Recommended route
Level a cheap pair through replays until their skill is sufficient, then lock them in. Pay expert rates only for roles that physically end the heist, like the pilot or the driller.
- Agree the split before the first setup, not at the board
- Give the host extra to cover setup costs
- Pay higher cuts to players doing the hard role
Section 03
What good looks like
A stable low-cost crew raises the take on every future run without adding failure risk.
- Crews that return for the next run
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Last verified: Sep 27, 2026. Figures are editorial summaries; in-game menus remain the final authority.