Forbes‘ annual list of the Electronic Cash Kings has seen Calvin Harris take away the top spot for the last 3 years, and this year is still no different. The ‘How Deep Is Your Love‘ producer topped last year’s list with a staggering $66 million, and continues his streak as the world’s highest paid DJ with $63 million in 2016, taking a dip of $3 million.
Tiesto overtakes David Guetta from last year with $38 million, while the Frenchman raked in an impressive $28 million to take the third position. Zedd takes a big jump from number 9 to number 4, with earnings of $24.5 million, a drastic increase of $7.5 million from 2015. Following Zedd are Steve Aoki, Diplo and Skrillex, with earnings of $23.5 million, $23 million and $20 million respectively, with the list being rounded off by Kaskade, Martin Garrix and debutantes Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike with $19 million, $16 million and $15.5 million.
Missing out from this year’s Top 10 list is Avicii, who announced his decision to retire from touring earlier this year in March, as well as deadmau5. Check out the list here below:
1. Calvin Harris: $63 million
2. Tiësto: $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
H/T: Forbes
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