Forbes Announces Top 15 Paid DJs Of 2018
Written by Revolution 935 on August 2, 2018
The list of the highest paid DJs in 2018 was released by Forbes yesterday. There are a few changes on the list, and some new faces have joined.
No surprise that British DJ, Calvin Harris, tops the list at $48 million. Harris makes about six figures in his performances, and makes up to seven figures when he performs at festivals.
All DJs on the 2017 list stayed on the 2018 list, except for Skrillex. The new additions are Kaskade, Axwell Ingrosso, Kygo, DJ Snake, and Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike.
Here is the list:
1. Calvin Harris ($48 million)
2. The Chainsmokers ($45.5 million)
3. Tiesto ($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 & 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)
Check out Forbes for more information