Top 10 Richest DJs In The World
DJs are well known for mixing tracks to make transitions between recordings and produce original song mixes. These musical giants, who span a variety of genres like house, electro-pop, and techno, have influenced the music and entertainment industries.
DJs produce mixes, remixes, and tracks that are recorded and sold afterwards. They often perform live for audiences in nightclubs, on television, during radio broadcasts, or online. The wealthiest DJs in the world amass enormous wealth through their work. Some of the best DJs can make millions of dollars a year and earn hundreds of thousands of dollars for a single set.
Richest DJs in the World 2023
- Calvin Harris ($300 million)
- Gianluca Vacchi ($200 million)
- DJ Tiesto ($170 million)
- Steve Aoki ($95 million)
- David Guetta ($75 million)
- Alex Pall ($70 million)
- Andrew Taggart ($70 million)
- Thomas Bangalter ($70 million)
- Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo ($70 million)
- Paul Oakenfold ($65 million)
1. Calvin Harris
The wealthiest DJ in the world is Calvin Harris, a Scottish DJ, record producer, singer, and songwriter with an estimated net worth of $300 million. Adam Richard Wiles is his real name, he was born in Dumfries to a biochemist father but currently calls Los Angeles, California home.
In his teen years, he became interested in electronic music, and in 1999, he started making bedroom demos. When he was 18 years old, he put out two songs, Da Bongos and “Brighter Days.”
2. Gianluca Vacchi
The estimated net worth of Italian DJ and entrepreneur Gianluca Vacchi is $200 million. When he was 46 years old in 2013, he started his DJ career. He has a recording deal with Spinnin' Records, a dance music label, and he has released a few tracks.
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Gianluca Vacchi is well-known for his way of life and his fit physique as a result of his regular exercise. Gianluca Vacchi, whose estimated net worth is $200 million, is the second-richest DJ in the world as of 2023.
3. DJ Tiesto
Tiesto will be the third wealthiest DJ in 2023 with an estimated net worth of $170 million. Dutch DJ and music producer Tijs Michiel Verwest (often known as Tisto) hails from Breda. In 1997, he and Arny Bink co-founded the record company Black Hole Recordings, under which he put out the Magik and In Search of Sunrise CD series.
The Grammy Award-winning DJ started playing music when he was 12 years old and started DJing for pay at school events when he was 14. A few years later, Tisto started hosting residencies at various clubs in the Netherlands, and in 1994 he started putting out his own music.
4. Steve Aoki
DJ, record producer, music curator, and record company executive Steve Aoki is an American. His father Rocky Aoki's riches from the Benihana restaurant chain is his to inherit.
He is the creator of the Steve Aoki Charitable Fund, which generates money for international aid agencies. He received a Grammy nomination for Best Dance/Electronica Album in 2013 for his album Wonderland.
Steve Aoki will rank as the fourth-richest DJ in 2023 with an estimated net worth of $95 million.
5. David Guetta
A DJ and music producer from France, Pierre David Guetta has sold more than 10 million albums and 65 million singles worldwide and received more than 10 billion streams.
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Guetta's 2009 album One Love, which featured the smash singles When Love Takes Over, Gettin' Over You, Sexy Bitch, and Memories, was a commercial triumph.
Guetta has received a Billboard Music Award, an American Music Award, and two Grammy Awards. Guetta sold his archive of recorded music in June 2021 for perhaps about $100 million USD. He is a well-known and wealthy DJ who performs all over the world. David Guetta's projected net worth as of 20232 is $75 million.
6. Alex Pall
The Chainsmokers, an American electronic DJ and production team, is made up of Alexander Pall as one half. Pall has won one Grammy Award, two American Music Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards, and nine iHeartRadio Music Awards alongside his business partner, Drew Taggart.
One of the highest-paid celebrities in the world is The Chainsmokers. They dethroned Calvin Harris as the highest-paid DJ in 2019 after six years on top.
Beginning their career as EDM musicians in 2012, The Chainsmokers have enjoyed tremendous success. Alex Pall's estimated net worth as of 2023 is $70 million.
7. Andrew Taggart
The Chainsmokers, an American electronic DJ and production team, is made up of two members, one of them is Andrew Taggart. Taggart has won one Grammy Award, two American Music Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards, and nine iHeartRadio Music Awards with his business partner, Alex Pall.
One of the most well-paid celebrities in the world is The Chainsmokers. After six years, they dethroned Calvin Harris to become the highest-paid DJs in 2019.
In 2012, The Chainsmokers began making electronic dance music, and they have since achieved great popularity. The predicted net worth of Andrew Taggart in 2023 is $70 million.
8. Thomas Bangalter
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With an estimated net worth of $70 million, Thomas Bangalter is a French musician, record producer, performer, songwriter, DJ, and composer. He was one half of the eponymous Daft Punk, a former French house music duo.
Roulé is a music label owned by Bangalter. He has a background in cinematography and directing films in addition to his music career. One of the world's highest-paid celebrities is Bangalter.
9. Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo
French musician, record producer, singer, songwriter, DJ, film director, and composer Guillaume Emmanuel Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo is also a composer. He was one half of the eponymous Daft Punk, a former French house music duo.
Homem-Christo and Éric Chedeville are both co-founders of the organization Le Knight Club. Homem-Christo's estimated net worth as of 2023 is $70 million.
10. Paul Oakenfold
English record producer and trance DJ Paul Oakenfold has remixed more than 100 songs for more than 100 artists, including U2, Moby, Madonna, and Michael Jackson.
Oakenfold has been nominated for two World Music Awards and has won three Grammy Awards. DJ Magazine twice named him the top DJ in the world, in 1998 and 1999.
One of the highest-paid DJs, Paul Oakenfold is expected to have a net worth of $65 million by 2023.
