Top 10 Wealthiest DJs in the World 2022

DJ Calvin Harris is renowned as one of the richest DJs, earning through EDM music albums. Apart from his talent and songwriting abilities, he gained attention for his relationship with singer Taylor Swift. Currently, he holds the title of the world's wealthiest DJ with a net worth of $300 million.

Calvin Harris is a Scottish DJ and songwriter, acclaimed for hit singles like Feeling So Close, Summer, In Control, and I Need Your Love. Harris has collaborated with various artists throughout his illustrious career, including Big Sean, Rihanna, Ellie Goulding, Pharrell Williams, and Katy Perry. Recognized as one of the most successful DJs of all time, he has topped Forbes' list of highest-paid DJs multiple times. Harris rose to fame after releasing his third studio album in 2012. He gained global recognition, breaking records previously held by Michael Jackson for the most singles sold in a year. Calvin Harris's name became synonymous with the music industry in the UK and worldwide. With subsequent releases like Motion (2014) and Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 (2017), he continued to set records. Many artists sought Harris for solo releases, including the track This Is What You Came For with Rihanna and the song Feels featuring Katy Perry, Pharrell Williams, and Big Sean.

According to Forbes, the 38-year-old DJ earns $400,000/show for his Las Vegas Residency, making over $100 million from 8 sold-out tours. In addition to music, Harris also earns from YouTube payments and advertising contracts.

In 1997, DJ Tiesto, along with Arny Bink, co-founded the record company Black Hole Recordings, through which he released the Magik and In Search of Sunrise CD series. As a result, Tiesto became the third wealthiest DJ in 2022 with an estimated net worth of $170 million.

In the early 2000s, Tiesto's name became a sensation when he became the first DJ to perform solo at a music concert named Tiesto Solo for a continuous 6 hours. On May 10, 2003, Tiesto continued to perform in front of over 25,000 people at the Arnhem stadium in a concert called Tiesto in Concert. A year later, Tiesto made history with Tiesto in Concert in Amsterdam, but for 2 nights, attracting more than 50,000 EDM enthusiasts. In his career, Tiesto set a record for the longest live set played, lasting up to 12 hours. Knighted by the Dutch royal family and voted one of the 40 greatest Dutch people of all time. In his career, Tiesto held the title of the world's number one DJ for 3 consecutive years (2002, 2003, 2004). It can be said that what Tiesto did laid the groundwork for later EDM festivals such as Ultra Miami, Tomorrow Land, Tomorrow World, Ultra Music Festival, Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC), Sensation, Zouk Out…

Tiesto's career spans 7 studio albums and up to 100 shows per year. Forbes estimates that the Dutch star pocketed $250,000/night from a decade ago. Therefore, it's no surprise that his current net worth is around $170 million.

Pursuing a DJ career at the age of 46, now 55. Thanks to family influence, Vacchi quickly gained popularity and was invited to perform music shows alongside big names like Steve Aoki, Nicola Zucchi, Christian Lena, and Albertino. In reality, income from the DJ profession is only a small part of the $200 million fortune of Marco Vacchi's father.

Gianluca Vacchi, a famous Italian millionaire with various roles, a successful entrepreneur, a DJ with a fit physique, as strong as a young man even though he has entered old age, a fashion icon that makes many young people admire. Gianluca Vacchi is called the most charming billionaire on the planet and has a massive fan base on social media. Gianluca Vacchi's Instagram has reached over 20 million followers, and his TikTok has also reached 18.4 million followers. According to Business Insider, Gianluca Vacchi comes from one of the richest families in Italy. His father runs a company called IMA worth billions of dollars. After graduating from university, Gianluca returned to take over the family business. He officially took over the family business at the age of 25. Before turning 30, Vacchi went public with the company and bought and sold many different businesses. This made him very wealthy. According to Italian media, in 2017, the estimated net worth of Gianluca Vacchi was over $200 million with a collection of supercars, private jets, yachts, and frequent travel. On his personal page, Gianluca reveals his luxurious and extravagant lifestyle. Despite being 55 years old, Gianluca has a strong physique thanks to regularly playing sports such as swimming, horse riding, running, and spending a lot of time in the gym.

His young and trendy fashion taste as a U60 millionaire also captivates fans. Gianluca Vacchi likes to wear suits, shirts combined with trousers. His fashion style is often commented on by many newspapers as stylish, eye-catching, and full of the essence of a wealthy gentleman.

Born on November 30, 1977, in Miami, USA, Steve Aoki remains one of the most prominent figures in the global EDM scene. He once ranked 8th in the top 100 DJs voted by DJ Mag in 2013.

With 250 performance contracts in a year, the American-Japanese DJ and music producer earns 30 - 40 million USD. Currently, his net worth is 120 million USD. In addition to collaborating with Linkin Park, Blink-182, BTS, Aoki also owns a record label, his own fashion line, and has a stake in Elon Musk's SpaceX. SCMP reports that the DJ has ventured into the NFT market since 2021, earning a substantial amount of money. Not stopping there, in recent years, the American-Japanese DJ has consistently risen high in this ranking and achieved many other notable achievements such as the America's Best DJ title in 2015, voted by fans, and winning the Chiuku Awards category at the MTV Latin Awards. The appearance of the Asian outsider like Steve with his quirky style makes him a rarity in the world of EDM. In 2014, Aoki first entered the top 5 highest-earning DJs of Forbes with 23 million USD. At the age of 38, Steve Aoki has in his hands three albums that have left a mark on his name, including Wonderland (2012), Neon Future I (2014), and Neon Future II (2015).

His latest product called Neon Future II, released last summer, is an album that brought a lot of resounding success for him with collaborations with famous names like Snoop Dogg, Linkin Park, and Rivers Cuomo (of the rock band Weezer). On the Hakkasan stage, Aoki often blends music from rock legends like Nirvana, Oasis...

French DJ and House music producer, David Guetta, has sold 50 million album units globally, and according to Variety, album sales contribute to his annual earnings of 20-40 million USD. In 2019, Guetta sold his catalog to Warner Music for an impressive 100 million USD. Collaborations with Rihanna, Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, and more helped elevate his total net worth to 170 million USD.

Born on November 7, 1967, in Paris, France, David Guetta, real name Pierre David Guetta, entered the music scene at the age of 19 as a DJ at the Board Club in Paris. Initially, David just mixed and played popular tracks of that time. However, after hearing Farley Keith's song on a radio station in France in 1987 and exploring the house music genre, David took a pivotal step in his career. David Guetta became a leading DJ and producer worldwide, collaborating with a host of the biggest stars and earning the nickname of a talented music wizard. Guetta truly rose to prominence from 2001 to 2006 when he collaborated with American singer Chris Willis on the debut album 'Just A Little More Love,' selling over 300 thousand copies. Immediately, David Guetta's name spread to the UK, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, and beyond. Until now, David Guetta has spent nearly three decades making a mark in the global music scene.

Despite the ever-changing trends in music, from house to trance, electro, dubstep, trapstep, David has always maintained a distinctive style, staying loyal to the house music genre. It's fair to say that David Guetta has brought electronic music closer to global audiences.

Guy-Manuel from Homem-Christo is a French musician, record producer, singer, songwriter, DJ, and director. He is part of the French duo Daft Punk, alongside Thomas Bangalter. Holding the 7th position, Guy-Manuel is undoubtedly a familiar DJ in the EDM music scene. His reported net worth is 90 million USD as of September 2022.

He has also produced works for his own label, Crydamoure, with label co-owner Éric Chedeville. Guy-Manuel is a co-founder of the organization Le Knight Club with Éric Chedeville. Daft Punk's most successful hits include 'Around The World,' 'Da Funk,' 'One More Time,' 'Robot Rock,' and the Grammy 2013 Record of the Year 'Get Lucky.' A talented artist, he holds a total of 6 Grammy Awards and has been nominated 12 times throughout his musical career. During the period from 1993 to 2021, he released only 4 full-length studio albums, including 'Homework' (1997), 'Discovery' (2001), 'Human After All' (2005), and the most recent 'Random Access Memories' (2013). The remarkable successes in recent years have propelled him to the pinnacle of his career, securing the 7th position among the world's wealthiest DJs.

Nevertheless, Guy Manuel is the influential Dance music star with a vibrant, dynamic musical style and a unique, futuristic appearance that is both cool and somewhat enigmatic.

Bangalter was born in Paris, France in January 1975, gaining fame alongside Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo. A French electronic musician with a net worth of 90 million USD. Thomas Bangalter is best known for being a member of the electronic music duo Daft Punk.

Thomas Bangalter of Daft Punk contributed to the success of works by Sébastien Tellier, SebastiAn, Charlotte Gainsbourg, and The Weeknd, maximizing his talent in music production for films. In addition to their collective income, the two members of Daft Punk also earned from individual projects. Thomas Bangalter is a musician, record producer, singer, songwriter, DJ, and composer; he was part of the former French house music duo Daft Punk and the owner of the record company Roulé. Beyond his music career, he is also a filmmaker and film director. Bangalter is known for songs like 'Sangria,' 'What to Do,' and 'Spinal Scratch.' After years of ups and downs in his career, Thomas Bangalter seems to have achieved what he set out to do. With a fortune of up to 90 million USD, he has earned a spot on the list of the world's top 10 wealthiest DJs.

Not only wealthy, Bangalter is also the one who brings hit songs deep into the subconscious of fans. When his name is mentioned, people will recall the significant contributions to music in general and the EDM genre in particular.

Andrew Taggart is an American DJ, renowned as one half of the famous DJ duo The Chainsmokers, alongside Alex Pall. Both met and experimented with indie music remixes. With a net worth of 70 million dollars, as of September 2022, Andrew Taggart has remarkably earned his place on this list, truly a well-deserved achievement.

Andrew Taggart joined The Chainsmokers early on to replace Rhett, and their team is one of the highest-paid artists globally. Known for hit singles like 'All We Know,' 'Closer,' and 'Roses,' Andrew Taggart has earned significant income from the large number of singles sold. Since 2015, he has undoubtedly become the 9th richest DJ worldwide. Andrew Taggart has strived to become the top-earning DJ and music producer for many years. With talent combined with experiences learning from seniors in The Chainsmokers, Taggart undoubtedly has the capacity to reach far and release hits that disrupt the global music scene. Ranking ninth on the list of the world's richest DJs is well-deserved and fantastic for the contributions and talent of this young man.

This 70 million dollars figure will likely continue to increase if Andrew Taggart can continue to showcase his talent. He has had valuable lessons and experiences while being led by senior colleagues, and during that time, Taggart may have early on revealed the qualities inherent in him.

Next on the list is DJ Alex Pall of The Chainsmokers. From 2017 to 2020, he earned a whopping 80 million USD (before taxes and other fees). The name Alex Pall is likely familiar to the DJ community, as he consistently makes headlines with his explosive performances.

According to SCMP, apart from their music, the two members of The Chainsmokers also invest in technology companies, run a film production company, and engage in real estate. Born in 1985, the man first entered the charts with the catchy track 'Selfie.' Two years later, in 2016, he soared to the top with 'Closer,' one of the biggest hit singles of all time. For the eighth position, Alex Pall has an estimated net worth of 80 million dollars. He began his career in 2012, and over the past 7 years, Alex Pall has earned substantial amounts of money. It's not just by chance; it's the result of his and the team's constant effort and dedication to their work. Alex Pall has excelled in releasing hits that have shaken the DJ world, and that's precisely why he's on this list. Pall has won a Grammy, two American Music Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards, and nine iHeartRadio Music Awards, alongside his business partner Drew Taggart.

The achievements and contributions of Alex Pall to electronic music have gone down in history not only in the EDM scene but also in the global music industry. This tour in Vietnam is like a dream come true for local EDM fans.

Paul Oakenfold has over 100 remixes for more than 100 artists, including U2, Madonna, and Michael Jackson. Twice in 1998 and 1999, DJ Magazine ranked him as the world's top DJ, and undoubtedly, Paul Oakenfold is one of the highest-paid DJs, with an estimated net worth of 65 million dollars in 2022.

Paul Oakenfold is considered by many as the godfather of trance music in the UK. After introducing acid house to the country in the late '80s, Oakenfold quickly embraced the mesmerizing sounds of trance music (not surprising as he also delivered two products in the aforementioned GU series). And this genre is still associated with Paul's name to this day. Right from the early days in his career, Oakenfold connected with trance music legends like BT, Man With No Name, and Tilt through his owned Perfecto label. Paul's perfect music taste is demonstrated through Tranceport, a compilation aimed at the U.S. market, which was not very interested in electronic music. Oakenfold introduced a series of electronic music classics in Tranceport, such as Agnelli and Nelson's 'El Nino,' Binary Finary's '1998,' and Three Drives On A Vinyl's 'Greek 2000.'

So, while this mix may sound like a collection of the most famous tracks, it also played a role in bringing these electronic music products to the ears of mainstream North American listeners.