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SG 553 | Hazard Pay$194.81

SG 553 | Hazard Pay CS2 Price

Market avg$210
SG 553 | Hazard Pay
Rarely Traded422 listings−16% vs avg
Listings42229 of 39 · just now
vs market avg−16%avg $210
vs BUFF−15.2%BUFF $207
7-day−2.7%$176 – $190
Lowest PricesBest PayoutsTrade Values
What each marketplace would pay you right now. Listing it yourself will usually beat these — a payout is a floor, not a valuation.
What each site values it at in a swap. Not all of these are the same kind of money — the figure names its own basis.
Trend-1.9% over 30 days-0.5% this week · +0.2% todayTrend: -1.9% over 30 days. Open for the workings.
Where today sits in the month
30-day low$168.3030-day high$194.50

Today at $175.73 — 4.4% above the month's floor.

Lowest Market PricesBest PayoutsTrade Values
Lowest
$175.73
DemandRarely Traded
Listings42229 of 39 marketplaces · just now
vs market avg−16%avg $210
vs BUFF−15.2%BUFF $207
7-day−2.7%$175.73 – $189.56
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What each marketplace would pay you right now. Listing it yourself will usually beat these — a payout is a floor, not a valuation.
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Price History
24h
+0.2%
7d
-0.5%
30d
-1.9%
More periods
60d-$229.72
90d-7.2%$247.52
180d-30.3%$329.57
360d-30.4%$330.08
About

About the SG 553 | Hazard Pay

From the gameIt has been custom painted with a yellow base and traffic cone orange accents. Throw caution to the wind one bullet at a time.

The SG 553 | Hazard Pay is a Classified-grade skin in Counter-Strike 2, featuring the Hazard Pay finish on the SG 553 — see All SG 553 skins.

Rarity

The SG 553 | Hazard Pay is a Classified-grade skin.

Float and wear

The float value of the SG 553 | Hazard Pay runs from 0.00 to 0.48. Not every wear exists for it, which is why some exteriors are scarcer and priced apart. Within a wear, a lower float looks cleaner in game and usually costs more.

Price

The SG 553 | Hazard Pay (Field-Tested) has an aggregate market price of about $194.81. The Factory New copy has held steady over the last 7 and 30 days. Across wears it ranges from $158.44 (Minimal Wear) to $1,578.64 (Battle-Scarred).

Availability

30 marketplaces are quoting the SG 553 | Hazard Pay right now. The comparison table above lists each one with its lowest price, and the cheapest is marked.

Released

The SG 553 | Hazard Pay first entered the game on Sep 21, 2021, when the 2021 Vertigo Collection was released as part of Operation Riptide.

Versions

A Souvenir version drops from CS2 Major matches, with gold stickers for the event, the teams and the MVP; it is rarer than the standard skin.

Community rating

Readers rate the SG 553 | Hazard Pay 4.0 out of 5 from 129 votes.

Price Analysis

Current Trend

The SG 553 | Hazard Pay (Factory New) shows a Slightly bearish trend. -1.9% (30d).

24h+0.2%
7d-0.5%
30d-1.9%

Market Position

Trades in the mid-to-high tier range ($158.44–$1,578.64).

BracketMid-to-high tier
VolatilityLow
MomentumRecovering

Traded Range

Since January 2026, the SG 553 | Hazard Pay (Factory New) has traded between $194.94 and $320.30. Today's price is 35% below that high.

High$320.30 Feb 11, 2026
Low$194.94 Oct 6, 2026
12 months$194.94–$320.30

Market Comparison

Compare prices above. 5-20% differences exist due to fees. Third-party markets beat Steam's 15% fee.

Timing Insight

Prices trending down - potential buying opportunity. See charts for history.

SG 553 stats

120303722
Damage per bullet, point blank · armor = kevlar + helmet
HitboxNo armorArmor
Head120120
Chest & arms3030
Stomach3737
Legs2222
Fire rate
545 RPM
Price
$3,000
Magazine
30 / 90
Move speed
210 u/s

Frequently Asked Questions

The SG 553 | Hazard Pay sits in the mid-to-high price bracket. It features a distinctive Hazard Pay design that stands out in-game and maintains good trading liquidity. It's part of The 2021 Vertigo Collection, which adds to its collectible appeal. For players who main the SG 553, this skin offers an excellent balance of visual appeal and investment stability compared to budget alternatives.

Float values in CS2 determine a skin's wear level on a scale from 0.00 (perfect) to 1.00 (maximum wear). With a float range of 0.00 to 0.48, this skin has specific wear availability that affects pricing. Lower float values within any condition category (e.g., 0.01 vs 0.06 in Factory New) result in cleaner appearances and typically command higher prices. For high-value trades, always verify the exact float value using inspection tools.

Prices for the SG 553 | Hazard Pay vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. Originally from The 2021 Vertigo Collection, this skin is available on third-party marketplaces. The Steam Community Market charges 15% fees, while third-party markets like Skinport, DMarket, and Buff163 offer lower prices with 2-10% fees. Compare real-time prices in the market comparison table above to find the best deal.

Yes, all weapon skins including the SG 553 | Hazard Pay are purely cosmetic and can be used in all CS2 game modes including competitive matchmaking, Premier, and professional tournaments. Skins provide no gameplay advantages or disadvantages - they only change the weapon's visual appearance. Many professional players use skins during official matches, and you'll often see high-value items like this featured in tournament broadcasts.

The SG 553 | Hazard Pay has remained relatively stable in price recently, with less than 5% movement over the past 7 and 30 days. Stable pricing suggests balanced supply and demand. This can be a good sign for investors looking for low-volatility items, and for buyers it means you're unlikely to overpay. Check the price chart above for longer-term trends.

The SG 553 | Hazard Pay has averaged $229.72 over the past 60 days, against $247.52 over 90 days, $329.57 over 180 days and $330.08 over 360 days. It currently trades at $194.81, 41.0% below its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the SG 553 | Hazard Pay is actually worth better than any single asking price does. Compare them against the live figures in the marketplace table above.

The SG 553 | Hazard Pay is part of The 2021 Vertigo Collection. All skins from the same collection share a rarity hierarchy, which affects trade-up contract possibilities and overall value.

The in-game description reads: "It has been custom painted with a yellow base and traffic cone orange accents. Throw caution to the wind one bullet at a time." The Hazard Pay finish on the SG 553 is a distinctive design that has made this skin a recognizable part of CS2's visual identity.

Based on our real-time price comparison across 40+ marketplaces, CSFloat currently has the lowest price for the SG 553 | Hazard Pay at $175.73. However, prices change frequently as sellers list and buyers purchase. We recommend checking the marketplace comparison table above for the most current prices, and remember to factor in each marketplace's fees when comparing total costs.

The SG 553 deals 30 base damage per bullet. Per shot at point blank that is 120 to the head, 30 to the chest or arms, 37 to the stomach and 22 to the legs, before armor. Damage falls off to ×0.98 every 500 units.

Yes. The SG 553 kills with one headshot even through a helmet, out to about 114 m (4,500 units).