The 50 Richest DJ List 2013

[russell]

Just how big is EDM in year 2013? Try $100,000 a night big, and in some cases, upwards of $500,000 – $1 million gargantuan. At least that’s according to Celebrity Net Worth, who compiled a list of this year’s “Richest Electronic DJs in the World” based on all music sales, merchandise, touring revenue, licensing, endorsements, real estate, royalties and more.

Holding down the top spot is Tiesto, who upped his net worth from $65 million in 2012 to $75 million in 2013. Exploding into the second and third slots this year were Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter of Daft Punk, who, thanks to the record-breaking success of Random Access Memories, both checked in at a cool $60 million. Other names in the top 10 included trance heavyweights Paul van Dyk and Armin van Buuren, along with the face of BBC Radio 1 Pete Tong and 2001′s top rated DJ, John Digweed (all of whom ranked in 2012′s top 10).

Of course, it has to be noted that “DJ” Pauly D came in at #21 with a net worth of $15 million. Sadly, the Jersey Shore star is actually one of the most in-demand DJs out right now, booking over 130 gigs a year and raking in six figure salaries per set. Among other frequently hated names, we had David Guetta at $30 million, Steve Aoki at $28 million, Deadmau5 at $18 million, Skrillex at $16 million (doubled from last year), Calvin Harris at $13 million, Avicii at $12 million, Afrojack at $11 million, and the recently discontinued trio of Swedish House Mafia at $10 million a pop.

Some surprising names excluded from this list include mainstage regular Fedde Le Grand and Clarity megastar Zedd (among others I’m sure). Check out the full top 50 below and leave your thoughts in the comments.

50 Richest Electronic DJs in the World 2013

01. Tiesto – $75 million

02. Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo (Daft Punk) – $60 million

03. Thomas Bangalter (Daft Punk) – $60 million

04. Paul Oakenfold – $58 million

05. Paul van Dyk – $52 million

06. John Digweed – $45 million

07. Armin van Buuren – $40 million

08. Judge Jules – $42 million

09. Sasha – $40 million

10. Pete Tong – $32 million

11. Moby – $30 million

12. David Guetta – $30 million

13. Steve Aoki – $28 million

14. Fatboy Slim – $23 million

15. The Chemical Brothers – $20 million

16. Ferry Corsten – $19 million

17. Deadmau5 – $18 million

18. Carl Cox – $16 million

19. Skrillex – $16 million

20. Benny Benassi – $15 million

21. DJ Pauly D – $15 million

22. Sven Vath – $14 million

23. Jeffrey Sutorius (Dash Berlin) – $13.5 million

24. Calvin Harris – $13 million

25. Avicii – $12 million

26. Afrojack – $11 million

27. Kaskade – $10 million

28. Sebastian Ingrosso (Swedish House Mafia) – $10 million

29. Steve Angello (Swedish House Mafia) – $10 million

30. Axwell (Swedish House Mafia) – $10 million

31. Hardwell – $9.5 million

32. Darude – $9 million

33. ATB aka Andre Tanneberger – $8.5 million

34. Richie Hawtin – $8.5 million

35. Jono Grant (Above & Beyond) – $8 million

36. Paavo Siljamäki (Above & Beyond) – $8 million

37. Tony McGuinness (Above & Beyond) – $8 million

38. Gareth Emery – $7 million

39. Diplo – $6.5 million

40. Erick Morillo – $6 million

41. Alesso – $6 million

42. Martin Solveig – $5 million

43. Eric Prydz – $4.5 million

44. Markus Schulz – $4 million

45. Mark knight – $4 million

46. Adam Beyer – $3 million

47. Danny Tenaglia – $3 million

48. Bad Boy Bill – $2.5 million

49. Little Louie Vega – $2 million

50. Morgan Page – $2 million

http://soundisstyle.com/2013/05/the-50- ... -2013.html

don't know why they have included daft punk separately at number 2 and 3, and also deadmau5.

Thomas Bangalter is a DJ so he could be included I guess

[Mitch]

They are included because the world interprets anyone having to do with electronic music as a DJ.

[styga]

dj pauly d...

probably only in it cause of the money he's made off of tv shows and stupid shit like that

[GREMM1S]

Made up bullshit has been doing the rounds lately

[russell]

Made up bullshit has been doing the rounds lately

it's pretty much the same as one from last year.

I fail to see how judge jules could have more money than moby.

[GREMM1S]

Made up bullshit has been doing the rounds lately

it's pretty much the same as one from last year.

I fail to see how judge jules could have more money than moby.

Yeah exactly, daft punk is the biggest tip off it's fake.

The only real big money maker in music is touring these days, and we all know how little of that DP has done.

[Mitch]

That doesn't mean they haven't invested their money wisely.

Being successful financially is more about what you do with the money you make / how you invest.

This list appears to be based on net worth, not just money made from DJing/touring.

[OxyKon]

dj pauly d...

probably only in it cause of the money he's made off of tv shows and stupid shit like that

He makes that much not just from the touring he does, he also has a residency in Las Vegas at a major club, DJ AM used to have the residency and his TT's are still at the same club, plus he has his own line of vodka in the states, that would get a bit of cash through

Made up bullshit has been doing the rounds lately

it's pretty much the same as one from last year.

I fail to see how judge jules could have more money than moby.

Yeah exactly, daft punk is the biggest tip off it's fake.

The only real big money maker in music is touring these days, and we all know how little of that DP has done.

That doesn't mean they haven't invested their money wisely.

Being successful financially is more about what you do with the money you make / how you invest.

This list appears to be based on net worth, not just money made from DJing/touring.

Served by mitch ^

[GREMM1S]

This list appears to be based on nothing lol, half those artists don't even disclose their income.

What do DP own or have shares in then?

[AlexJ]

this list doesnt make sense on so many levels

[OxyKon]

This list appears to be based on nothing lol, half those artists don't even disclose their income.

What do DP own or have shares in then?

There is an endless list of things they could have, they could be co-owners of a record label, they could even be drug dealers, who knows, but the fact is they have been very smart with their money, and they haven't gone off and blown it away like a lot of superstars do these days