When was the last time you went out to a club? Neither do I. This is a
difficult period not just for the party-goers, but also for the
techno-entertainers. It's difficult to feel sorry for the highest-paid DJs,
given their annual earnings. The actual wealth of the world's wealthiest DJs
will wow you! Keep reading to find out how much money your favorite DJs made
last year.
I've compiled a list of the top ten DJs in the world, based on pre-tax
earnings. At the end of the film, we'll add a handy graph for comparison, so
stay with us till then!
David Guetta is the first
Over nine million albums and thirty million singles have been sold globally
by the French DJ, record producer, and songwriter. DJ Tech is an acronym for
"DJ Technician." Guetta had to wait for four studio albums for his
international breakthrough.
Many of his biggest tracks, including Sexy Chick, Memories, and Getting
Over You, were included on this breakout album, "One Love." You'll be
surprised to see that the top spots on our list earn more than twice as
much as this immensely popular DJ, who earns only 18 million dollars per
year.
Armin Van Buuren
DJ and record producer from the Dutch province of South Holland.
He has hosted "The State of Trance," a weekly radio show that reaches
almost 40 million people in 84 countries via over 100 FM radio stations,
since 2001.
He's also been named the best DJ in the world a record five times by DJ
Mag! This achievement can also be measured in dollars, with a 15 million
dollar profit. Van Buuren earned his law degree in 2003.
Steve Aoki
American DJ, entertainer, record technician, producer, and music
executive.
Many musicians have worked with him, including Afrojack, LMFAO, Linkin
Park, Iggy Azalea, Lil Jon, Laidback Luke, and BTS. He is also the founder
of the Steve Aoki Charitable Fund, which raises funds for humanitarian
relief groups across the world.
His spectacular crowd-surfing feats include throwing cake at fans,
spraying champagne bottles, and riding rafts on dance floors. He earned
$30 million in 2019 by performing an average of 250 gigs every year.
DJ Zedd
Zedd is a Russian-German DJ. Another DJ, record producer, and
songwriter on this list are Anton Zaslavski. His parents, who were
also musicians, instilled in him a passion for music.
His 2012 smash "Clarity," which peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 and
earned him a Grammy for Best Dance Recording, catapulted him to
mainstream prominence. Since then, Zedd has worked with a slew of
well-known artists, including Katy Perry, Selena Gomez, Alessia Cara,
and Ariana Grande. His $17 million annual paychecks speak for
themselves!
Martin Garrix
Martin Garritsen, known as Martin Garrix, is a Dutch DJ and record
producer who is famous for hits like "Animals" and "In the Name of
Love". He was ranked number one on DJ Mag's Top 100 DJ Tech List for
three consecutive years from 2016 to 2018.
Considering that this absolute legend is only 24 years old, he
became the youngest DJ to headline the 2014 Ultra Music Festival, at
the tender age of just 17. Due to his young age, he was sometimes
denied entry to clubs in which he was scheduled to
perform.
In 2019, the DJ performed at the Ultra Music Festival in Australia
and Miami, as well as headlined Tomorrowland Winter. This explains
his massive salary of 19 million US dollars that year.
By the way, did you know that Martin also modeled for Armani? It is
already known that the Netherlands produces many of the best
DJs.
Marshmello
"Silence," "Wolves," "Friends," and "Happier" are among the DJ's
hits. It's none other than Marshmello we're talking about. In 2015,
the 28-year-old released his first original song, "Wavez," on
Soundcloud.
He began to garner support from musicians such as Skrillex as he
published additional songs. In 2016, he released "Joytime," his
debut studio album, which reached number 5 on Billboard's
Dance/Electronic Songs chart.
Marshmello makes public appearances wearing a bespoke helmet, which is
why his identity was first unknown. Hos' marshmallow persona was
inspired by Deamau 5, a Canadian electronic music producer. Marshmello
earns an amazing 40 million dollars each year despite the fact that he
only started his career in 2015.
Despite the fact that the number one slot is shared by two people,
their total annual income in 2019 was a whopping 46 million dollars!
Even if you divide it by two, you still end up with a ridiculous sum.
Calvin Harris
He is the highest-paid DJ in Europe. Adam Wiles, a DJ, record
producer, performer, and songwriter from Scotland, is best known
for hits including "We Found Love," "This Is What You Came For,"
"Summer," "Feel So Close," and "Outside."
"We Found Love," Harris' collaboration with Rihanna, became an
international hit, landing him his first single on the Billboard
Hot 100 in the United States. Prior to his fame, he worked in a
local fish processing industry and stacked shelves in supermarkets
to fund his DJ equipment.
Harris earned an incredible $38.5 million in 2019. What a
remarkable story of redemption!
Chainsmokers
The electronic tech DJ and production combo from the United
States have returned. With their 2014 song "Selfie," which
became a top twenty record in multiple countries, the EDM-pop
group made a breakthrough. They've received a Grammy, two
American Music Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards, and nine
iHeartRadio Music Awards so far.
For the first time in 2019, the Chainsmokers surpassed Calvin
Harris as the highest-paid DJs, dethroning him after a six-year
reign at the top. Alex Pall and Drew Taggart, both from New
York, make up the combo.
Pall revealed in an interview that the moniker came from the
duo's passion for smoking marijuana. Isn't it incredible how
much money these artists take home occur annually?
Diplo
Diplo is a DJ, songwriter, and record producer living in Los
Angeles. His real name is Tomas Pentz. He is the co-founder
and lead member of Major Lazer, as well as a member of the LSD
Supergroup with Sia and Labrinth, the Jack Duo with Skrillex,
and Silk City with Mark Rosan.
Gwen Stefani, Britney Spears, Madonna, Shakira, Beyonce,
Ellie Goulding, Justin Bieber, Usher, Snoop Dogg, and Chris
Brown were among the celebrities with whom he
collaborated.
His boyhood passion for dinosaurs inspired the name Diplo,
which is short for Diplodocus. In 2019, the DJ was able to
make a staggering 25 million dollars. The next four DJs
include three more Americans. Are you able to figure out who
they are?
Tiesto
The DJ and record producer, born Tijs Verwest, was crowned
"The Greatest DJ of All Time" by Mix magazine.
DJ Mag readers elected him the "greatest DJ of the last 20
years" in 2013. Tiesto, also known as the "Godfather of
EDM," was founded in 1994 by Basic Beat Recordings. He has
worked with numerous well-known performers throughout the
years, including Post Malone, Rita Ora, and Martin
Garrix.
Tiesto, 51, and his 24-year-old wife announced in 2020 that
they are expecting their first child together. With a yearly
wage of 24 million dollars, the young family will most
likely be able to live comfortably.
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