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Electronic music is not only about clubs and festivals anymore. It has become a global industry where the biggest DJs are also some of the richest entertainers. They tour the world, release chart-topping tracks, and invest in business projects that go far beyond music.
ZIPDJ published its ranking of the wealthiest DJs in 2025, and the results show just how much the top names in electronic music are earning.
The 10 Most Successful DJs in 2025
10. Skrillex / Net Worth: $70 million
9. Diplo / Net Worth: $70 million
8. The Chainsmokers / Net Worth: $80 million
7. Daft Punk / Net Worth: $90 million
6. Swedish House Mafia / Net Worth: $100 million
5. Steve Aoki / Net Worth: $120 million
4. Tiësto / Net Worth: $170 million
3. Gianluca Vacchi / Net Worth: $200 million
Gianluca Vacchi stands out from the rest of the list. Unlike most DJs who built their careers in clubs, his background is rooted in business and family wealth, which later gave him the platform to reinvent himself as a DJ and influencer.
2. David Guetta / Net Worth: $200 million
French DJ and producer David Guetta is a household name in the industry. He started out in Paris clubs in the 1980s and went on to release many hits like “When Love Takes Over” and “Sexy Bitch” that pushed dance music into the mainstream. Over the years he has played residencies in Ibiza, Las Vegas, and Miami, and worked with some of the biggest names in music, from Lady Gaga to Nicki Minaj.
1. Calvin Harris / Net Worth: $300 million
Scottish DJ Calvin Harris started out in 2006 and quickly broke through with his first album, Created Disco. Over the years he worked with some of the biggest pop stars, played main stages at festivals like Coachella and Ultra, and signed big residencies that put him at the very top of the industry. On top of music, he has also invested in property, which helped him reach a net worth of $300 million – the highest of any DJ in 2025.
Being on this list doesn’t mean these DJs are the highest paid per gig or the most booked right now. Net worth combines years of touring, catalog sales, brand partnerships, and investments. What it does show is how electronic music has grown into a serious business, and how far a career behind the decks can go when talent meets strategy.
