how to make money in starfield

To make money in Starfield, the best methods include looting and raiding ships, selling planetary survey data, completing radiant quests, and selling items—especially contraband—to specific vendors. Investing in the Commerce skill helps buy cheap and sell high, maximizing profits. Boarding hostile ships to loot cargo and then registering and selling the ships is also profitable. Doing missions that pay well, like bounty hunts, and exploring to gather valuable items can quickly accumulate credits. Selling stolen items, pickpocketing, and unlocking safes also provide good cash. Key vendors like Vladimir Sall for survey data and the Trade Authority for contraband give better prices. Setting up outposts with extractors can create a steady income but requires initial investment. Waiting in-game resets vendor stock and credits, allowing continuous selling cycles for profit.