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2015's highest earning DJs unveiled - see the full list

Calvin Harris, Skrillex and David Guetta all feature highly

 

Forbes list of highest earning DJs of 2015 unveiled Photo: WENN

Forbes has revealed the list of 2015's highest earning DJs - and the winner will not surprise many people.

Having reportedly raked in £40 million in the past twelve months, Calvin Harris has topped the list with earnings from "income from live shows, endorsements, merchandise sales, recorded music sales and external business ventures".

David Guetta sits in second place but is some way off Harris' profits, only registering £23 million in the past year. Tiësto, Skrillex and Steve Aoki also feature in the top five.

1. Calvin Harris ($66 million / £40 million)
2. David Guetta ($37 million / £23 million)
3. Tiësto ($36 million / £22 million)
4. Skrillex ($24 million / £15 million)
4 (tied). Steve Aoki ($24 million / £15 million)
6. Avicii ($19 million / £12 million)
7. Kaskade ($18 million / £11.5 million)
8. Martin Garrix ($17 million / £11 million)
8 (tied). Zedd ($17 million / £11 million)
10. Afrojack ($16 million / £10 million)
11. Deadmau5 ($15 million / £9.5 million)
11 (tie). Diplo ($15 million / £9.5 million)

Last week, Calvin Harris became embroiled in one of the worst feuds in recent memory with Zayn Malik.

Below: Calvin Harris' rise to DJ heavyweight

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