There are weeks in GTA Online where the smartest move isn't buying another business or sweating through a heist—it's just getting hired. If you're skint, low level, or you can't be bothered with the usual grind, the 4× wage event for Associates and Bodyguards is a gift. It's one of those rare times where GTA 5 Money feels like it's actually flowing without you needing a plan, a property, or a pile of start-up cash.

Why the 4× salary actually matters
Normally, working for a CEO is pocket change. You sign up as an Associate or Bodyguard and you'll see that $5,000 salary land every 15 minutes. Fine for snacks, useless for anything big. But during the 4× week, that same pay turns into $20,000 per 15 minutes, just for staying employed. And if you stick around and do your job, it can climb higher—people regularly hit $40,000 per pay tick. You're not selling crates. You're not sourcing cargo. You're basically getting paid to be present and useful.

Keeping the money ticking
Here's the part players mess up: you can't treat it like an AFK farm. If you die, your wage progress can drop, and that's annoying. So play it safe. Stay close to your CEO, use cover, hop in their armoured car, whatever. Don't sprint into a fight just because you're bored. The best CEOs will keep the lobby moving with VIP Work in between paychecks, and that's where it gets nice. Headhunter, Sightseer, Hostile Takeover—quick jobs, fast cash, and you still get your salary on top. Do that for an hour and you'll feel the difference in your bank balance.

Who this is perfect for
This is ideal if you don't own much yet, or you're tired of the "setups, preps, loading screen, repeat" loop. Sure, Cayo Perico can print money, but it also eats your evening if you're not in the mood. Being an Associate is the opposite vibe. You can chat, drive around, back your team up, and still watch steady payouts roll in. It's also a good way to learn PvP survival and lobby awareness without risking your own product or running your own operation.

Stacking your options
If you're trying to build up funds for something specific, this event pairs well with smart shortcuts: join a solid CEO, keep your cut clean, and don't throw lives away. And if you'd rather skip some of the grind entirely, a lot of players also use services like RSVSR for buying in-game currency or items when they want to get straight to the fun part, then use these 4× weeks to keep the cash coming in naturally.