SG 553 | Hazard PayBattle-Scarred$1,586.33SG 553 | Hazard Pay
Rarely Traded11 listings−5% vs avg
Float pricingBS$1,586.33
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The 2021 Vertigo Collection
6 souvenir packages
Stockholm 2021 Vertigo · Antwerp 2022 Vertigo · Rio 2022 Vertigo · Paris 2023 Vertigo · Copenhagen 2024 Vertigo · Shanghai 2024 VertigoNo odds are shown: Valve publishes tier odds for weapon cases only, not for souvenir packages, collection packages or timed drops.
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FT$146
CSFloat38% off. FT$159
Moon Market29% off. FT$179TradeIt19% off. FT$206Skinswap15% off. FT$216
Skinrave14% off. FT$218
Shadowpay14% off. FT$219
Avan Market13% off. 
FN$178DMarketAbout 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.
Origin
The SG 553 | Hazard Pay drops from Stockholm 2021 Vertigo Souvenir Package, Antwerp 2022 Vertigo Souvenir Package, Rio 2022 Vertigo Souvenir Package, Paris 2023 Vertigo Souvenir Package, Copenhagen 2024 Vertigo Souvenir Package and Shanghai 2024 Vertigo Souvenir Package. It belongs to The 2021 Vertigo Collection.
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. This page is the Battle-Scarred copy, 0.44–1.00 on that scale — in practice 0.44–0.48 for this finish.
Price
The SG 553 | Hazard Pay (Battle-Scarred) has an aggregate market price of about $1,586.33. It is up 0.1% over 7 days and down 5.9% over 30 days. Across wears it ranges from $181.56 (Minimal Wear) to $1,586.33 (Battle-Scarred).
Availability
10 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 4.3 out of 5 from 64 votes.
Price Analysis
Current Trend
The SG 553 | Hazard Pay (Battle-Scarred) shows a Bearish trend. -5.9% (30d).
Market Position
Trades in the ultra-premium range.
Traded Range
Since January 2026 it has traded between $308.85 and $1,608.48.
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
| Hitbox | No armor | Armor |
|---|---|---|
| Head | 120 | 120 |
| Chest & arms | 30 | 30 |
| Stomach | 37 | 37 |
| Legs | 22 | 22 |
- Fire rate
- 545 RPM
- Price
- $3,000
- Magazine
- 30 / 90
- Move speed
- 210 u/s
Frequently Asked Questions
Factory New (FN) SG 553 | Hazard Pay skins have float values between 0.00-0.07, showing minimal to no visible wear. Minimal Wear (MW) floats range from 0.07-0.15, with slight scratches or fading. The price gap between FN and MW varies by finish — some designs like the Hazard Pay pattern hide wear better than others, making MW versions a strong value alternative.
The SG 553 | Hazard Pay commands premium prices due to several factors: It belongs to The 2021 Vertigo Collection. The Hazard Pay finish is particularly sought-after for its distinctive appearance, and supply is inherently limited while demand remains high from collectors and players.
Battle-Scarred covers float values from 0.44 to 1.00 on the CS2 wear scale. This skin's own floats run 0.00-0.48, so its Battle-Scarred copies sit between 0.44 and 0.48. Within that band a lower float looks cleaner in game and usually sells for more, so two Battle-Scarred copies of the same skin can be priced well apart. Every listing's float is shown in the marketplace table above.
Right now the Battle-Scarred is quoted at about $1586.33 and the Well-Worn at about $184.31, so the Battle-Scarred costs 761% more. How much of that gap is worth paying depends on the finish: wear shows first on edges and raised areas, so on some designs the cleaner wear is hard to tell apart in game. Switch wears above to compare the two side by side.
Prices for the SG 553 | Hazard Pay (Battle-Scarred) 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.
Investment potential depends on several factors. The SG 553 | Hazard Pay is from The 2021 Vertigo Collection — skins from discontinued collections tend to appreciate as supply decreases over time. Key considerations: (1) Check the 30-day and 90-day price trends in the charts above; (2) Evaluate overall CS2 market conditions. Past performance doesn't guarantee future returns, but the SG 553 | Hazard Pay has maintained steady trading interest. Diversifying across multiple items typically reduces risk.
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 (Battle-Scarred) is currently trending downward. Over the past 7 days, the price has decreased by 0.1%, and over the past 30 days it has dropped 5.9%. Price drops can result from new case releases flooding the market, seasonal fluctuations, or shifts in player preferences. This could represent a buying opportunity if you believe the skin will recover. Review the price history chart above for long-term context.
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 (Battle-Scarred) at $1500.00. 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).
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