Forbes reveals world’s highest-paid DJs list for 2018

Forbes have shared their list of the World’s Highest-Paid DJs for 2018.

New York DJ and production duo The Chainsmokers claim the top spot, with estimated annual earnings of $46 million. 

Also featured in the top five are Marshmello ($40 million), Calvin Harris ($38.5 million), Steve Aoki ($30 million) and Diplo ($25 million). 

As well as live performances, the yearly total also factors in endorsements and recorded music sales.

1. Calvin Harris – $48 Million
2. The Chainsmokers – $45.5 Million
3. Tiësto – $33 Million
4. Steve Aoki – $28 Million
5. Marshmello – $23 Million
6. Zedd – $22 Million
7. Diplo – $20 Million
8. David Guetta – $15 Million
9. Kaskade – $13.5 Million
10. Martin Garrix – $13 Million
11. Axwell Λ Ingrosso – $12 Million
12. Kygo – $11.5 Million
13. DJ Snake – $11 Million
14. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike – $10.5 Million
15. Afrojack – $10 million

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