In the past, Disc Jockeying (which is the art of combining different songs together to form a mixtape to create fun and excitement especially when they are played at parties or events) was a profession many didn’t want to associate with. Today, a lot of DJs have earned a great fortune, fame, and even several awards for their skills and talents in creating fascinating beats and mixtapes for musicians.
The richest DJs in the world perform at the biggest festivals and clubs around the globe and are responsible for producing some of the biggest chart hits of the past decades. Covering a wide range of genres, including house, electro-pop, and techno, these titans of talent have helped shape the music industry while amassing monumental net worths.
Here are the top 20 richest DJs in the world.
| Rank | Name | Net Worth |
| 1. | Calvin Harris | $300 million |
| 2. | Gianluca Vacchi | $200 million |
| 3. | DJ Tiesto | $170 million |
| 4. | David Guetta | $150 million |
| 5. | Steve Aoki | $120 million |
| 6. | Swedish House Mafia | $100 million |
| 7. | Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo | $90 million |
| 8. | Thomas Bangalter | $90 million |
| 9. | Alex Pall | $80 million |
| 10. | Andrew Taggart | $80 million |
| 11. | Skrillex | $70 million |
| 12. | Afrojack | $60 million |
| 13. | Paul van dyk | $60 million |
| 14. | Armin Van Buuren | $55 million |
| 15. | Deadmau5 | $50 million |
| 16. | Diplo | $50 million |
| 17. | Kaskade | $50 million |
| 18. | Marshmello | $50 million |
| 19. | Paul Oakenfold | $50 million |
| 20. | Zedd | $50 million |
