Calvin Harris has reigned as king of DJs since 2013, but after six consecutive years in the top spot, there’s new kids on top of Forbes’ Highest-Paid DJs of 2019 list.
The Chainsmokers earned $46 million over the past 12 months, knocking Harris (with $38.5 million) down to number three, behind Marshmello, who earned $40 million.
Here’s the full list of Electronic Cash Kings for 2019:
1. The Chainsmokers ($46 million)
2. Marshmello ($40 million)
3. Calvin Harris ($38.5 million)
4. Steve Aoki ($30 million)
5. Diplo ($25 million)
6. Tiësto ($24 million)
7. Martin Garrix ($19 million)
8. David Guetta ($18 million)
9. Zedd ($17 million)
10. Armin van Buuren ($15 million)
11. Kaskade ($14 million)
12. Skrillex ($13 million)
13. Alesso ($12.5 million)
14. Afrojack ($12 million)
15. DJ Snake ($11.5 million, tie)
15. DJ Pauly D ($11.5 million, tie)
15. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike ($11.5 million, tie)