{"id":281,"date":"2025-11-30T11:55:51","date_gmt":"2025-11-30T11:55:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/starfield.number61.co.uk\/?p=281"},"modified":"2025-11-30T11:55:53","modified_gmt":"2025-11-30T11:55:53","slug":"how-to-make-money-in-starfield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starfield.number61.co.uk\/index.php\/2025\/11\/30\/how-to-make-money-in-starfield\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make money in Starfield"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You can make money in Starfield by completing missions, selling contraband, establishing resource outposts, and raiding ships for loot. Mission boards offer a consistent source of income from various tasks, while the black market for contraband and the spoils of ship raiding, especially the powerful loot from higher-level systems, can be highly profitable. For passive income, building outposts to mine and sell valuable resources like plutonium or dysprosium is an effective strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This video demonstrates how to set up an outpost for passive income by mining and selling resources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"[Starfield] Outpost Walkthrough: How To Build A Money Empire\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AEtVEnqei2M?start=2487&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Missions and jobs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Take on missions:<\/strong>\u00a0Look for mission boards in major cities like New Atlantis or Neon to find quests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Complete various tasks:<\/strong>\u00a0Accept a range of missions, including cargo transport, research missions, and bounties, especially those involving the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Crimson+Fleet&amp;sca_esv=3637f56247276b69&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifOVwvHwpI82tVtpFih9rVCsceGArg%3A1764502876611&amp;ei=XC0sabSKJaOzhbIP59SkgQY&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjiipfm5ZmRAxV1XUEAHZ3DLDcQgK4QegQIBBAC&amp;uact=5&amp;oq=how+to+make+money+in+starfield&amp;gs_lp=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&amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp&amp;mstk=AUtExfDGFAFJGwQow362WLQ5uawQMjCfRFVtq2PK5hd12PlqPkqSBBhKPcJpPVABiLbR9g05tbwTkTqerS4l9z7lZ0-CFtVNVT9nUcdkvJzmAHLP3UkAhoD1c4Io-TjzRacay6aYBn4IYtEiAKzJkVu2KwhShjVyCQUTEZIYoKQ5sBeAdawdirmkg3K52texCREwZP3K3ooAO-fKQ0PmGVNYXhk20owGJZECc-gDJY5O16-SDS-jNBAyiTzbbO4FNbFyo7TSykANBcNBxipZyBLDQ7h1&amp;csui=3\">Crimson Fleet<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Utilize quest rewards:<\/strong>\u00a0Some quests, like the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Vanguard+questline&amp;sca_esv=3637f56247276b69&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifOVwvHwpI82tVtpFih9rVCsceGArg%3A1764502876611&amp;ei=XC0sabSKJaOzhbIP59SkgQY&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjiipfm5ZmRAxV1XUEAHZ3DLDcQgK4QegQIBBAE&amp;uact=5&amp;oq=how+to+make+money+in+starfield&amp;gs_lp=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&amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp&amp;mstk=AUtExfDGFAFJGwQow362WLQ5uawQMjCfRFVtq2PK5hd12PlqPkqSBBhKPcJpPVABiLbR9g05tbwTkTqerS4l9z7lZ0-CFtVNVT9nUcdkvJzmAHLP3UkAhoD1c4Io-TjzRacay6aYBn4IYtEiAKzJkVu2KwhShjVyCQUTEZIYoKQ5sBeAdawdirmkg3K52texCREwZP3K3ooAO-fKQ0PmGVNYXhk20owGJZECc-gDJY5O16-SDS-jNBAyiTzbbO4FNbFyo7TSykANBcNBxipZyBLDQ7h1&amp;csui=3\">Vanguard questline<\/a>, can provide a large sum of credits upfront.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This video explains how to make a lot of money fast by taking on different types of missions in Starfield:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Quickest &amp; Easiest Way To Make Money In Starfield!\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/F1uEt3MH3No?start=362&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Looting, raiding, and selling<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Raid ships:<\/strong>\u00a0Attack and board enemy ships, and loot their cargo, the captain&#8217;s locker, and fallen enemies for credits, weapons, and other valuable items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sell looted goods:<\/strong>\u00a0Sell your findings to vendors. The Den space station is a good option for selling contraband without being scanned, but remember that vendors have a limited amount of credits and refresh them every 48 in-game hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use shielded cargo:<\/strong>\u00a0If you are smuggling contraband, equip a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=shielded+cargo+hold&amp;sca_esv=3637f56247276b69&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifOVwvHwpI82tVtpFih9rVCsceGArg%3A1764502876611&amp;ei=XC0sabSKJaOzhbIP59SkgQY&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjiipfm5ZmRAxV1XUEAHZ3DLDcQgK4QegQIBxAD&amp;uact=5&amp;oq=how+to+make+money+in+starfield&amp;gs_lp=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&amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp&amp;mstk=AUtExfDGFAFJGwQow362WLQ5uawQMjCfRFVtq2PK5hd12PlqPkqSBBhKPcJpPVABiLbR9g05tbwTkTqerS4l9z7lZ0-CFtVNVT9nUcdkvJzmAHLP3UkAhoD1c4Io-TjzRacay6aYBn4IYtEiAKzJkVu2KwhShjVyCQUTEZIYoKQ5sBeAdawdirmkg3K52texCREwZP3K3ooAO-fKQ0PmGVNYXhk20owGJZECc-gDJY5O16-SDS-jNBAyiTzbbO4FNbFyo7TSykANBcNBxipZyBLDQ7h1&amp;csui=3\">shielded cargo hold<\/a>\u00a0to avoid scans when entering cities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Take advantage of vendors:<\/strong>\u00a0After selling, you can wait for 24-48 hours to refresh a vendor&#8217;s inventory and credit balance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Steal and sell:<\/strong>\u00a0Stealing can also be a source of income, but be sure to use methods like the &#8220;buy back&#8221; option at the Trade Authority to clean stolen goods before selling them to regular merchants.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Outposts and resource extraction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Establish mining outposts:<\/strong>\u00a0Build outposts on planets with valuable resources like plutonium or dysprosium.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Set up extraction systems:<\/strong>\u00a0Place resource extractors and link them to storage containers to automatically collect materials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Power your outpost:<\/strong>\u00a0Ensure you have enough solar arrays or other power sources to run your extractors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Farm resources:<\/strong>\u00a0Use the &#8220;Wait&#8221; function at your outpost to wait for the storage to fill, then transfer the resources to your ship and sell them to vendors who have replenished their credits.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other methods<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sell survey data:<\/strong>\u00a0Sell the data from surveying gas giants or asteroids to Vladimir on The Eye for quick credits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Loot containers:<\/strong>\u00a0Look for contraband chests, which may contain large amounts of loot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use the &#8220;Commerce&#8221; skill:<\/strong>\u00a0Invest in the &#8220;Commerce&#8221; skill to increase the value of items when selling them.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can watch this video to learn how to make money by selling ships in Starfield:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Make Money Selling Ships in STARFIELD\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/maXZEBdADtY?start=57&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can make money in Starfield by completing missions, selling contraband, establishing resource outposts, and raiding ships for loot. Mission boards offer a consistent source of income from various tasks, while the black market for contraband and the spoils of ship raiding, especially the powerful loot from higher-level systems, can be highly profitable. 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