Forbes Highest Paid DJs list for 2013 is out; Calvin Harris, Tiesto & David Guetta make it to the top!

Forbes has now released its list for the world’s highest paid DJs for 2013. Tiesto, who was ranked #1 last year has lost his position as a top earner to Calvin Harris this year. Just a few years removed from bagging groceries in Scotland, Calvin Harris is now the world’s highest-paid DJ. He leads a cast of musicians collecting six-figure nightly checks for performing at nightspots from Las Vegas to Ibiza—and for other business ventures once reserved only for rock, rap and pop royalty.

Others who make it to the list include David Guetta, Swedish House Mafia, deadmau5, Avicii and Afrojack. With Skrillex and Steve Aoki falling down in the list, Avicii and Afrojack gain a few spots up. Despite facing criticism as a dance music artist, DJ Pauly D makes it to the forbes list ranking at #12 along with Diplo. The polling is based on annual earning estimates that include income from live shows, endorsements, merchandise sales, recorded music sales, external business ventures and television appearances. Hit past the break to see the full list. 

12. & 13. DJ Pauly D and Diplo (tie) – $13 million
11. Steve Aoki – $14 million
9. & 10. Skrillex and Kaskade (tie) – $16 million
8. Armin van Buuren – $17 million
7. Afrojack – $18 million
6. Avicii – $20 million
5. deadmau5 – $21 million
4. Swedish House Mafia – $25 million
3. David Guetta – $30 million
2. Tiësto – $32 million
1. Calvin Harris – $46 million

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