Calvin Harris world’s highest paid DJ for sixth year in a row
But The Chainsmokers are hot on his heels.

Calvin Harris tops the Forbes highest paid DJ for the sixth consecutive year with earnings of $48 million.
According to the US business magazine, “(He’s) well into the seven figures for headlining festival performances from Japan to Croatia.”
The Chainsmokers are right behind him ($45.5 million); they played more than 100 shows in the scoring period.
Says the duo's co-founder, Alex Pall: “I’m curious to see what happens next.”
See the full list below:
- Calvin Harris ($48 million)
- The Chainsmokers ($45.5 million)
- Tiesto ($33 million)
- Steve Aoki ($28 million)
- Marshmello ($23 million)
- Zedd ($22 million)
- Diplo ($20 million)
- David Guetta ($15 million)
- Kaskade ($13.5 million)
- Martin Garrix ($13 million)
- Axwell & Ingrosso ($12 million)
- Kygo ($11.5 million)
- DJ Snake ($11 million)
- Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike ($10.5 million)
- Afrojack ($10 million)
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