The 50 Richest DJs in the World (2024)
Who are the richest DJs in the world?
Electronic music production has skyrocketed in popularity within the past three decades and some DJs now make more than some of the most famous bands.
You might be shocked to see how much the top DJs in the world are worth!
Keep reading to see how much money these artists have amassed.
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The Top 50 Richest DJs in the World
Each of these DJs is ranked based on their current net worth and any changes will be noted in the future to keep you up-to-date.
Here’s our list of the top 50 richest DJs in the world:
Net Worth: $16 Million
Carl Cox is a British DJ and music producer who started off at 15 and became popular in the rave scene during the 1980s.
As the head of two large record labels, 23rd Century Records and Intec Records, Cox has come a long way since the 1980s and his radio show “Global” even boasts more than 16 million loyal listeners.
Now worth approximately $16 million, Cox can be found touring the world for shows, having appeared in numerous countries from Ibiza to Amsterdam.
Net Worth: $20 Million
Tony Blackburn is a legend, having started out in the 1960s on the offshore pirate stations Radio London and Radio Caroline, later becoming the first disk jockey on BBC Radio 1 in ’67.
Since starting out, he has made quite a name for himself, even starring in reality TV series like I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and King of the Jungle, which he won.
With two lifetime achievement awards from the Radio Academy under his belt, it is fair to say that Tony Blackburn has more than earned his $20 million net worth and a spot as one of the richest DJs in the world.
Net Worth: $20 Million
Porter Robinson was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1992, and, despite his young age, has released numerous dance albums that have netted him a healthy profit.
Nominated for a Best Dance Recording Grammy Award in 2019 for his single “Ghost Voices”, Robinson has also collaborated with many famous artists, including Nero, Lady Gaga, and Urban Cone.
Best known for his album Worlds, this DJ, producer, musician, and singer is poised to make a significant impact in the industry and expand his net worth even further in the future.
Net Worth: $20 Million
This English DJ, author, and nightclub owner co-founded the band Joy Division, which later reformed as New Order after the death of lead singer, Ian Curtis.
Along with this, Hook is also the bassist and lead vocalist of the band Peter Hook and the Light, the debut album of which featured four Joy Division covers.
Most recently, he collaborated with the virtual band, Gorillaz, for their musical project Song Machine and is featured on the song “Aries”, which has helped bolster his $20 million net worth, keeping him as one of the richest DJs in the world.
Net Worth: $20 Million
The voice of Mark Simone can be heard on the New York City radio station WOR between 10 am and 12 pm every weekday, but he originally started his career by hosting The Mark Simone Show, which ran from 1977 to 1979 on WPIX-FM.
While his net worth doesn’t come close to that of the richest people in the world, Simone has made quite a name for himself on the radio and has hosted daily comedy talk shows, nightly shows, and weekend shows throughout his career.
Still going strong since the late 1970s, Mark Simone is poised to continue being a staple of New York radio and one of the highest-paid DJs in the world.
Net Worth: $20 Million
Mark Ronson is a Grammy Award-winning powerhouse who has collaborated with the likes of Bruno Mars, Amy Winehouse, Adele, and many others.
This DJ, music producer, and musician won the Brit Award for British Single of the Year for his work on the hit “Uptown Funk”, a song that also netted him two Grammy Awards.
Following this incredible success, Ronson then went on to collaborate with Lady Gaga on her fifth album Joanne, and later Miley Cyrus, co-writing the song “Shallow” for the film “A Star is Born”, which earned him an Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Grammy Award.
While Ronson has a net worth of $20 million now, we expect this will only continue to increase as his amazing successes continue to mount.
Net Worth: $20 Million
Born in New Guinea in 1935, this Australian radio personality has been featured on over 60 stations across the Australian continent, even expanding to hosting national television programs and releasing numerous highly successful albums.
Laws is a legend of the Australian radio industry with his distinctive voice and over a four-decade-long career, which has made him a household name.
While he first retired in 2007, he ended up coming back to radio in 2011 to host a morning program on the Super Radio Network and 2SM, which is still going strong today.
Net Worth: $20 Million
This British rapper, record producer, and DJ has been creating tracks since the 90s, releasing numerous studio albums that catapulted him to stardom.
Best known for his songs “Gangster Trippin”, “Praise You”, and “The Rockafeller Skank”, Fatboy Slim has been a part of many bands and won many awards for his musical work.
He even holds the Guinness World Record for having the most top 40 hits under different names, a feat which isn’t likely to be beaten any time soon.
Active since 1979 and still going strong, it isn’t a surprise that Fatboy Slim ranks as one of the highest-paid DJs in the world.
42. DJ Pauly D
Net Worth: $20 Million
Having gained a majority of his net worth from the MTV reality show Jersey Shore, DJ Pauly D quickly became a household name due to his antics on the show.
However, as an aspiring DJ at the time, his tenure on the show helped catapult his music career, which led to collaborations with stars like Britney Spears and Big Sean.
While he has yet to release a full album, he did make a three-album deal with G-Unit Records in 2011 and has since released three singles, the most recent of which was released in 2019.
Net Worth: $20 Million
Chris Russo is an American sports radio personality often known as “Mad Dog”.
Russo started out in 1988 as a fill-in for WFAN, later gaining his own spot as a sports reporter on Imus in the Morning, which was the gig that eventually landed him his own show called Mike and the Mad Dog, which launched in 1989.
While known more to sports fans than anyone else, Russo is a legend in his own right, now working with Sirius XM hosting the daily MLB network show High Heat, which is still going strong today.
40. The Chemical Brothers
Net Worth: $22 Million
This British duo has achieved extraordinary success in the world of electronic music production and they began back in 1992 under the name The Dust Brothers.
However, while DJing, they quickly began running out of hip-hop tracks during shows, which led to them starting to record their own, eventually forming their own record label, Diamond Records.
After changing their name to The Chemical Brothers, the duo released their first album in 1995, and have since enjoyed six No. 1 albums, 13 top 20 singles, and six Grammy Award wins.
Net Worth: $22 Million
Ryan Lewis came out from left field after having worked as a producer with a side gig in photography.
In 2006, he met a then-unknown rapper named Macklemore, whom he collaborated with as a photographer and later as a musician, released the hit songs “Thrift Shop”, “Can’t Hold Us”, and “Same Love”, which earned them a Grammy nomination in 2014.
While the pair hadn’t collaborated since 2016, in 2021 Lewis and Macklemore reunited with a new single and video titled “Next Year”, which fans went crazy for.
Net Worth: $23 Million
Born in the Netherlands, this Dutch electro-house DJ is known for his amazing sets at large music festivals like Ultra and Tomorrowland.
While his net worth may not be as high as the richest singers in the world, streams of his performances have garnered over 100 million views, and in 2011 he launched his own podcast and radio show called Hardwell On Air which broadcasts to over 35 international stations.
After releasing his debut album United We Are in 2015, Hardwell went on a hiatus in 2018 but returned to the stage in March 2022 to close out the main stage at Ulta Miami, heralding his return to the electro-house music scene.
Net Worth: $25 Million
It should come as no surprise that Moby is one of the richest DJs in the world as his album Play is the highest-selling electronica album of all time, selling more than 12 million copies across the world.
As a household name, Moby has released 15 studio albums in total, with over 70 singles, and 10 compilation albums.
In addition to his music success, Moby also owns his own restaurants, TeaNY in Manhattan and Little Pine in L.A., both entirely vegan, and he has authored four books, including two memoirs and a collection of his photography.
Most recently he launched his own record label, Always Centered At Night, which aims to give emerging new varieties of singers a chance to make incredible music.
Net Worth: $25 Million
Matthew Koma is a record producer, songwriter, and DJ who sports an impressive $25 million net worth that is combined with the wealth of his wife, Hilary Duff.
Koma has collaborated with many other artists, including Steve Aoki, who appears later on this list, Flux Pavilion, and Hardwell. He has also written songs for Carley Rae Jepsen, Shania Twain, Hilary Duff, and many more notable singers.
While he doesn’t release too much music of his own, most recently he has co-written and co-produced the song “Change Your Mind” with Keith Urban, and we expect to see many more collaborations with him in the future.
Net Worth: $25 Million
This Norwegian music producer and DJ ended up with international fame after his remix of Ed Sheeran’s track “I See Fire” and his single “Firestone”, which featured Conrad Sewell.
Kygo has remixed numerous songs by hit artists, including Whitney Huston, Dolly Parton, Ellie Goulding, and more, garnering more than 300 million views on his YouTube channel.
However, his biggest hit by far came with his collaboration with Selena Gomez on the song “It Ain’t Me”, which serves as the lead single of his EP.
Having earned an estimated net worth of $25 million in such a short period of time, we can only imagine that his wealth will continue to grow as his remixes and collaboration become more and more prolific.
Net Worth: $25 Million
Joe Hahn is an American director, musician, and DJ who is best known for DJing for the rock band Linkin Park.
When the band released their debut album Hybrid Theory in 2000, they rocketed to fame, selling more than 11 million copies in the US and topping the charts in several countries.
While follow-up albums only served to make the band even more famous, Hahn also directed numerous music videos for Linkin Park and other bands, even winning an Emmy for Special Make-Up Effects for work on the Dune miniseries in 2000.
With such a broad spectrum of talent, we definitely understand how he became one of the richest DJs in the world.
Net Worth: $25 Million
Eddie Sotelo, who is often referred to by his childhood nickname, Piolin (meaning tweety bird), is one of the most well-known and popular Mexican radio personalities of all time.
His show Piolin por la Manana was broadcast entirely in Spanish in Southern California between 2003 and 2013, and maintained a 9.9 rating that garnered him the title of “The Howard Stern of Spanish Radio”.
While he is known to focus on important issues as well as pop culture, he has also interviewed numerous important people, including Michelle Obama, and in 2005 gave four hours of air time to immigration rights supporters.
Despite being removed from Univision Radio in 2013, he was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame the same year and, in 2014, started his current show El Show de Piolin on SiriusXM.
Net Worth: $30 Million
Martin Garrix has made quite a name for himself in the DJ community and racked up a healthy net worth to boot.
This Dutch DJ has a net worth of $30 million thanks to numerous hit singles like “Animals” and “Scared to Be Lonely”.
However, he has also been featured at some of the biggest music festivals, like Coachella and Tomorrowland, even becoming the youngest DJ to ever headline at the Ulta Music Festival.
If that wasn’t enough, Garrix even started his own record label, Stmpd Rcrds, and has participated in various charity events to raise money for cancer research and child education, showing that he enjoys using his high net worth to do some good in the world.
31. Kidd Kraddick
Net Worth: $30 Million
Kidd Kraddick enjoyed an incredibly successful career as a syndicated radio host, earning up to $10 million dollars a year during his peak.
His show, Kidd Kraddick in the Morning, was syndicated to over 75 affiliate stations across America, and it won him many awards, including an Air Personality of the Year and Radio Personality of the Year award.
While he passed away in 2013, Kraddick was a successful entrepreneur, building two stations of his own at one point and maintaining a healthy $30 million net worth.
Net Worth: $30 Million
Ferry Corsten is another Dutch DJ who is widely known for his trance DJ music production and weekly show, Corsten’s Countdown.
Starting out at the age of 16, Corsten released music under a lot of different aliases and established a dance label called Tsunami in 1997, eventually starting up Flashover Recordings in 2005.
Corsten won Best Trance DJ Ibiza in both 2005 and 2007 and holds the record for the most dance singles to reach the UK charts for any EDM artist.
Net Worth: $33 Million
Tong’s first DJ gig was at a friend’s wedding when he was 15 and he quickly became hooked.
While he started off as a staff writer for Blues & Soul Magazine in 1979, eventually becoming an A&R manager at London records, it wasn’t until 1986 that he released his first compilation album after being exposed to house music in Chicago.
Most recognized as being a champion of electronic music, Tong works for BBC Radio 1 and hosts numerous programs as well as DJing festivals and nightclubs around the world.
His BBC radio show, The Pete Tong Show, enjoys over two million listeners as he works to bring his love of electronic music to more and more fans.
Net Worth: $40 Million
Tom Joyner has enjoyed a long and successful career as one of the most well-known radio hosts in America, and despite retiring in 2019, he has amassed a hearty $40 million net worth.
When first starting out, Joyner was offered two jobs at prominent stations, one in Chicago and the other in Dallas. Instead of picking one, Joyner opted to take both jobs, flying back and forth every day between them for eight whole years.
In 1994, he began his own show, The Tom Joyner Show, which was heard in over 100 cities until his final sign-off in 2019.
Net Worth: $40 Million
This Swedish-Greek record label owner and DJ is best known for his work with Swedish House Mafia, a group he belonged to with Axwell and Sebastian Ingrosso.
However, he is also a very successful remixer and record producer who owns his own label, Size Records.
While his musical popularity peaked in the 2010s, with the Swedish House Mafia reunion, he stands poised to rake in even more success in the next couple of years.
Net Worth: $40 Million
Swedish DJ and producer Sebastian Ingrosso has been included in DJ Magazine’s “Top 100 DJs” list numerous times and his singles “Calling (Losing My Mind)” and “Reload” made it to double platinum in Sweden.
While most well-known for his work with mega-group Swedish House Mafia, Ingrosso has had a thriving solo career and collaboration records, releasing loads of remixes for hit artists and even more singles under different aliases.
However, since the reunion of all Swedish House Mafia members, Ingrosso has put most of his other projects on hold in order to tour and make new music with his group.
25. Sasha
Net Worth: $40 Million
This Welsh record producer and DJ has an impressive net worth, which he’s earned through numerous tours and remixes with DJ John Digweed, who ranks higher on this list.
Starting out in 1980 playing acid house music, Sasha first partnered with DJ Digweed in 1993, when the pair produced a series of remixes that earned them further renown.
At the same time, Sasha was also producing remixes for artists like The Chemical Brothers and Madonna, later earning a Grammy nomination for his remix of Felix ha Housecat’s “Watching Cars Go By”.
Net Worth: $40 Million
Axwell is another member of the Swedish House Mafia, but outside of his work with the group, he is also a record producer, remixer, and owner of Axtone Records.
A two-time DJ Awards winner, Axwell began his career by remixing songs by other artists, but quickly moved on to release his own singles before joining Swedish House Mafia in 2007.
During the group’s hiatus, Axwell focused on releasing more singles, often collaborating with Sebastian Ingrosso, and he has since launched Axtone Academy, a music academy focused on helping young musicians break into the industry.
Net Worth: $40 Million
Alesso has worked with many notable artists, including Katy Perry, Calvin Harris, Usher, David Guetta, and Tove Lo, leading to MTV naming him one of the EDM Rookies to Watch in 2012.
In 2011, Alesso was contacted by Sebastian Ingrosso for a collaboration, which kicked off his DJing career and led to him playing for a crowd of 60,000 at Creamfields and touring with Madonna on her MDNA World Tour.
Today, Alesso is a regular performer at many of the world’s biggest festivals, playing at everything from Tomorrowland to the Indy 500 Snake Pit.
Net Worth: $42 Million
With a net worth of $42 million, this British DJ and producer could easily afford to stay at any of the most expensive hotels in the world whenever he wanted, without breaking the bank.
Starting in 1997, Judge Jules’s career kicked off with his radio program and appearances on nearly 40 mix CDs that helped make him a well-known DJ.
He quickly became a regular at events in Ibiza and eventually signed with Paul Van Dyk’s VANDIT Records label in 2012.
While he still DJs and tours heavily, he also launched his own record label, Judgement Records, which he uses to release his own original work and the work of upcoming talent.
Net Worth: $48 Million
John Digweed has done a little bit of everything from producing to acting, but it is his DJing prowess that lands him on this list.
Born in Hastings, England in 1967, Digweed began DJing at only 15, quickly becoming well-known for his raves on Hastings Pier.
His big break came in 1993 when he sent a demo to the founder of Renaissance nightclub, who passed it on to fellow DJ Sasha, which kickstarted their friendship.
This partnership rocketed Digweed to stardom in the progressive house community and he now has 44 compilation albums and his own record label, Redrock Records, to keep his net worth of $48 million growing.
20. Zedd
Net Worth: $50 Million
This Russian-German electronic music producer and DJ is worth an amazing $50 million, due in large part to his versatility and experimental habits.
While he is best known for playing electro house, he has dabbled with dubstep, progressive house, and even classical music over the course of his career.
Zedd’s major breakthrough came when he remixed Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” track, which ended up being included on her album.
After signing with Interscope Records, he released his debut album Clarity, which earned him a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording.
Net Worth: $50 Million
Paul Oakenfold is a legend in the DJ community, having created remixes for artists like Michael Jackson, the Rolling Stones, Madonna, and U2.
He has been voted the number one DJ in the world twice by DJ Magazine and won three Grammy Awards for his work.
Adding to this, Paul Oakenfold has also created soundtracks for various films and TV shows, as well as four studio album releases of his own.
Net Worth: $50 Million
Marshmello is an American DJ and electronic dance music producer who gained international fame in 2015 when he began releasing his remixes online.
In 2016, his debut album Joytime was released and in 2018 he released the single “Friends” with British singer Anne-Marie, which peaked at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart and 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Along with his musical success, Marshmello is also teaming up with Coca-Cola for a brand new, limited-edition flavor that stands out as the company’s first collab featuring a flavor co-created by an actual artist.
Net Worth: $50 Million
This American DJ and record producer became famous between 2008 and 2009 when he co-led an American progressive house revival with his unique style that ended up winning him numerous awards.
In 2022, Kaskade announced a collaboration with Deadmau5, who ranks higher on this list, with a project titled Kx5.
The first single from the project, “Escape”, was released in March 2022, and it is already poised to bring him more notoriety in the electronic music scene.
Net Worth: $50 Million
Diplo stands out as one of the richest DJs in the world with his $50 million net worth, which he gained in large part due to his co-creation of Major Lazer, a dance hall music group that also includes well-known artists like Labrinth and Sia.
Once his exposure grew, Diplo quickly became one of the most sought-out DJs in the world, with various artists like Chris Brown, Britney Spears, and Gwen Stefani working with him on projects.
On average, Diplo earns around $20 million from his various projects and tours every year, meaning that we may very well see him higher on this list in the future.
Net Worth: $50 Million
Rising to fame in the early 2000s, Deadmau5 is a progressive house music production DJ known for his iconic mouse-like helmet that he wears when performing.
Now one of the highest-paid DJs in the world, Deadmau5 has been nominated for six Grammy Awards and won four DJ Awards for his music.
While he spent a few years on hiatus, he has since released more compilation albums, created an original score for the Netflix film Polar, and most recently started a collab with Kaskade.
Net Worth: $55 Million
A native of the Netherlands, Armin Van Buuren owes his wealth to being a prolific trance DJ with tons of accolades.
Having been ranked as the number one DJ by DJ Magazine a record-breaking five times, he also holds the record for having the most entries on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums chart, a total of 21.
While his seventh album was released in 2019, he is currently working on a three-part album trilogy that could possibly bolster his net worth even further.
Net Worth: $60 Million
This German DJ has a staggering net worth of $60 million, and he was one of the first to gain worldwide recognition.
Starting as a record producer for trance music in the 90s, he quickly became famous for his remix of the song “Love Stimulation”, as well as his single “For An Angel”.
In 2015, van Dyk was one of the first electronic artists to win a Grammy Award in the newly added Best Electronic/Dance Album category, paving the way for other artists in the community to be awarded for their work.
Net Worth: $60 Million
Although he started off in the Rotterdam club scene relatively unknown, Afrojack’s fame has since skyrocketed.
After years of DJing, he was signed to the independent label Digidance, which released his debut single, “Afrojack: In Your Face”.
With the success of this single, Afrojack struck out to form his own record label, Wall Recordings, and quickly was asked to remix tracks by some of the greatest singers, like Madonna and Lady Gaga.
In 2011, he even won his first Grammy Award for his work on the song “Revolver (David Guetta’s One Love Club Remix.
Net Worth: $70 Million
Skrillex is an American DJ and record producer that almost everyone has heard of, even if they don’t listen to him.
With a net worth of $70 million, Skrillex is one of the richest DJs in the world, easily surpassing some of the greats like Paul Oakenfold and John Digweed by earning over $20 million alone from touring and licensing.
This DJ has amassed his incredible fortune by producing some of the most iconic electronic music in the industry, winning an astonishing eight Grammy Awards, more than any other electronic music artist.
Net Worth: $80 Million
With a net worth of $80 million, this American DJ isn’t going to go broke anytime soon.
Best known as part of the electronic duo The Chainsmokers, alongside Alex Pall, Taggart began work in 2012, but it wasn’t until 2017 that they released their first debut album Memories… Don Not Open, which reached No. 1 in the U.S. and Canada.
Along with this album, Taggart and The Chainsmokers have had numerous other No. 1 singles, including “#Selfie”, “Don’t Let Me Down”, and “Roses”.
Net Worth: $80 Million
Alex Pall is the other half of the electronic duo The Chainsmokers, and he shares the same net worth as his partner.
In 2012, Pall started off with Taggart, working on making music for The Chainsmokers, and he has shared in the success of their work after their debut album release.
Adding to his musical earnings, Pall is also one of the largest investors in JaJa Tequila, along with Taggart.
Net Worth: $90 Million
This French musician may not be the richest DJ on our list, but he has more than enough money to buy any of the most expensive RVs in the world to use as a tour bus.
Best known for being one-half of the Daft Punk duo, along with Guy-Manuel de Homem Christo, Bangalter is considered to be one of the most influential DJs in the electronic music industry, with many other DJs having been inspired by his music.
While Daft Punk has since disbanded as of 2021, Bangalter has gone on to compose music for a couple of films, though he has talked about retiring from music altogether.
Net Worth: $90 Million
The other half of Daft Punk, Guy-Manuel de Homem Christo, is a renowned musician, record producer, DJ, singer, songwriter, composer, and film director.
With so much talent, it’s easy to understand just how he was able to earn his impressive net worth.
Outside of his work on Daft Punk, Guy-Manuel de Homem Christo manages his own record label, Crydamoure, and has been focusing on solo work since their breakup.
6. Swedish House Mafia
Net Worth: $100 Million
This trio earns its own spot due to its incredible earning potential, which has garnered the whole group a net worth of $100 million.
Hailing from Stockholm, Sweden, this dance trio makes electronic music comprised of samplers, drum machines, synthesizers, turntables, and keyboards; a combination that gives them a distinct sound that fans love.
Today, this group consists of some of the richest DJs in the world, each able to earn millions every year from their touring and live performances.
Net Worth: $120 Million
Founder of Dim Mak Records, this American electro house musician, Grammy-nominated producer, and music executive has been the highest-grossing dance artist at various points throughout his career, and his net worth definitely reflects this.
Having collaborated with artists such as Linkin Park, Rise Against, Fall Out Boy, and Lil Jon, Aoki has made a huge name for himself, even running his own clothing line, The Dim Mak Collection.
In 2020, he started the YouTube show “The Neon Future Dinner Series”, where he hosts loads of famous guests like Tony Hawk and Will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas.
Along with his music, Aoki is also an avid investor, having stock in numerous profitable companies like SpaceX and Uber, all of which have contributed to his amazing net worth.
Net Worth: $150 Million
David Guetta is one of the most well-known and richest DJs on this list, having appeared on numerous popular tracks alongside some of the world’s most popular artists.
Sometimes called the “grandfather of EDM”, David Guetta has benefited from global success, often getting the opportunity to perform at some of the biggest venues in the world.
While he enjoyed fame in the EDM community for a long time, it wasn’t until the 2010s that he rocketed to international renown with hits like “Sexy Bitch” featuring Akon and “When Love Takes Over” featuring Kelly Rowland.
During this decade, he came to collaborate with The Black Eyed Peas, Flo Rida, and Kelis Rogers, even touring with Rihanna in 2014.
It is safe to say that David Guetta stands to remain one of the most wealthy and prolific DJs on the planet for many more decades to come.
Net Worth: $170 Million
DJ Tiesto is a Dutch DJ with an incredibly impressive net worth, even beating out the likes of David Guetta.
Earning more than $40 million every year from merchandise, album sales, tours, and licensing, DJ Tiesto is a force to be reckoned with in the world of electronic dance-pop.
Having started out back in 1994, he has since worked his way up to become the first DJ to play live at the Olympics and the first DJ to hold the title of “No. 1 DJ in the World” for three consecutive years in DJ Magazine.
Net Worth: $200 Million
This Italian social media icon, DJ, and author sports a jaw-dropping $200 million net worth, which he earned mainly as a stockholder in the Italian manufacturing business.
As a shareholder, Vacchi receives millions every year in dividends and it is his luxurious lifestyle and social media presence that has helped propel him into stardom.
At the age of 46, Vacchi decided to leave the business world and devote his time to DJing, a venture that has allowed him to play with numerous famous artists across the globe.
Net Worth: $300 Million
Coming in at number one, Calvin Harris’ net worth is astonishing and he earns around $30 to $40 million every year from album sales and touring.
In 2020 alone, he made $100 million by selling his published catalog to Vine Alternative Investments, which has helped him to become the richest DJ in the world right now.
Calvin Harris has one of the most impressive collaboration records, having worked with some of the biggest names in pop music, including Ellie Goulding, Florence Welch, and Rihanna.
As one of the world’s most sought-after DJs, Calvin Harris has enjoyed residencies at many of the best establishments in Las Vegas, including Caesar’s Palace and the MGM Grand.
If you ever turn on and listen to any pop station, chances are you will hear a song that this DJ has worked on.
Summary
We hope you enjoyed our list of the top 50 richest DJs in the world!
Electronic music was once considered a small niche in the music world, but today it’s enjoying much more mainstream popularity, with many of the world’s biggest DJs having collaborations with numerous famous singers.
While there are a lot of impressive DJs in the world, these 50 are the ones really bringing in the big bucks.
Here’s a quick recap of the top 50 richest DJs in the world:
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