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Here are the highest paid DJs in the world

Forbes has released their Electronic Cash Kings list, ranking the highest paid DJs in the world. Calvin Harris topped the list with $66 million, more than double that of 2nd place David Guetta.

Familiar face Skrillex a.k.a. Sonny Moore managed to come in 9th place, earning $16.5 million, which is probably way more money (in one year) than he made during his entire career with From First To Last.  All of the earners on the list combine for a total of $268 million. You can check out the full list below:

Electronic Cash Kings 2014:

1. Calvin Harris $66 million
2. David Guetta $30
3. (Tie) Avicii $28 million; Tiesto $28 million
5. Steve Aoki $23 million
6. Afrojack $22 million
7. Zedd $21 million
8. Kaskade $17 million
9. Skrillex $16.5 million
10. Deadmau5 $16 million
11. Hardwell $13 million
12. (Tie) Armin van Buuren $13 million; Steve Angello $12 million