The tabloids would have you believe that Calvin Harris has been having a rough year. With a high-profile break up, a dip in income and even a car accident, the Scottish DJ and producer has much to gripe about – other than having US$63 million in the bank.
If money can buy even the slightest bit of happiness then Harris is certainly in a position to cash in, having netted many millions more than his peers who make up the top 10 and beyond.
According to the new Forbes report, Taylor Swift’s ex is top dog for the fourth year running, reportedly paid up to $400,000 for a big Las Vegas show just a few years ago and an on-going Hakkasan collaboration.
With a strong European presence in the list, the highest paid American is the Grammy-nominated Steve Aoki who hails from Miami and spends much of the year touring the globe.
The top 12 richest DJs in the world:
1. Calvin Harris: $63 million
2. Tiesto: $38 million
3. David Guetta: $28 million
4. Zedd: $24.5 million
5. Steve Aoki: $23.5 million
6. Diplo: $23 million
7. Skrillex: $20 million
8. Kaskade: $19 million
9. Martin Garrix: $16 million
10. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike: $15.5 million
11. Afrojack: $15 million
12. Avicii: $14.5 million