DJs are the most creative and experimental musicians in the industry right now. They have influenced all the genres in various ways enhancing their resonances.
DJs are one of the most important parts of the contemporary music industry. They have a vast impact on the music industry. Being a DJ is no joke financially. DJs make a huge amount of money sometimes suppressing the income of top musicians across the world. That is why many youngsters are now becoming interested in the profession. It also offers them the freedom to explore different genres and elements of music.
Here is the list of 10 highest-paid DJs in the world in the world:
#1. Calvin Harris (Net worth: $300M)
Calvin Harris is the richest DJ in the world right now. He is a Scottish DJ and musician specializing in singing, songwriting, as well as producing. He has a total of 118 award nominations under his best. He has won 32 awards by now. Sunny Times declared him as the 30th wealthiest British musician As per the reports of Celebworth, Harris makes nearly $50 million per year. He had been the highest-paid DJ in the globe for six consecutive years from 2013 to 2018.
#2. DJ Tiësto (Net worth: $170M)
The Dutch DJ and record producer has a net worth of $170 million right now. He is actually from Breda, Netherlands. He was born on January 17th, 1969. He has been on the field for quite some time. He has become a part of The Greatest DJ of All Time of Mix Magazine. He even launched his own radio show Tiësto’s Club Life on Radio 538 in the Netherlands. His annual income is currently $40 million.
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#3. Steve Aoki (Net worth: $120M
Aoki is a man of many talents. He is a renowned DJ, music executive, record producer, and entertainer. He may not be the highest-earning DJ on the list but is definitely the most hardworking one here. His earning can go up to $500,000 a night.
#4. David Guetta (Net Worth: $85M)
David Guetta is the most popular DJ in the world. He is a household name across the world. He was named the no. 1 DJ in the globe by over 1.3 million people. His contribution to the world DEDM industry is boundless. He has sold over 30 million singles and 9 million albums all over the world. He was even appointed as the music ambassador for the UEFA Euro in 2016. His annual income is between $20 and $40.
#5. The Chainsmokers (Net worth: $68M)
The Chainsmokers is a duo consisting of American musicians Andrew Taggart and Alexander Pall. They have earned vast recognition and fame with their track, ‘Closer’. They have received nominations at various music awards over the years. They have one Grammy Award, seven Billboard Music Awards, and two American Music Awards under their belt. Their annual income is around $46 million.
#6. Afrojack (Net worth: $60M)
Afrojack is an extremely popular DJ with a massive follower base around the world. His real name is Nick van de Wall. He is a Dutch DJ and remixer. He is been active in the music industry since he was only 14. He has been associated with the music industry since 2003. He does not just perform live shows at arenas and music festivals. He collaborates with top musicians like David Guetta, Nicki Minaj, and more in his career. He earns up to $25 million per year.
#7. Diplo (Net worth: $50M)
Born as Thomas Wesley Pentz, American DJ and producer Diplo are taking over the world with his unique beats. He was born on 10th November 1978 in Tupelo, Mississippi. He is not just the lead member of MajorLazer but a co-creator as well. He has his own production house named Mad Decent. His annual income is nearly $20 million.
#8. Kaskade (Net worth: $50M)
Kaskade’s real name is Ryan Gary Raddon. Born on February 25th in 1972 in Chicago, Illinois, the talented American artist is making the whole world dance on his beats. The eminent DJ has many award nominations including Grammy Awards in 2017 and 2019 nominations under his best. His earnings are nearly $14 million per year.
#9. DJ Zedd (Net worth: $45M)
DJ Zedd is an electronic music DJ whose real name is Anton Zaslavski. He performs all over the world as a DJ and produces for other artists as well. With his unparalleled rhythmic approach, the Russian-German artist has created a huge impact on the scene. He has worked with the best EDM artist of the decade. The 31-year-old artist has won a Grammy.
#10. Marshmello (Net worth: $40M)
Famous American DJ Marshmello’s real name is Christopher Comstock. He is a popular DJ, record producer, and EDM producer. He first got famous by remixing American DJ duo Jack U and DJ Zedd’s tracks. He has a loyal fan base around the world. His annual income is currently around $20 million.