Since the 1970’s, DJ’s have been the center piece of nightclubs around the world. Party goers in places such as Ibiza and Las Vegas, flock to the worlds coolest nightclubs to catch the latest form their favorite international DJ’s.

Even though technology has come a long way; DJ’ing is still an art form. Beats need to be matched, EQ’s need to be tweaked, the DJ has a lot riding on him to create an atmosphere that everybody will love.

With this in mind, DJ’s have become international stars in their own right.

In 2015 alone, the world’s top 10 DJs raked in a total of $274 million. Calvin Harris, the Scottish born international superstar who makes regular appearances at Omina and Hakkasan , tops the list by quite a bit, pocketing $66 million USD.

Below, we have listed the world’s highest paid DJ’s. Is it what you would have expected?

1. Calvin Harris (Scotland) – $66 million : Las Vegas residency at Omnia, Hakkasan and Wet Republic
2. David Guetta (France) – $37 million : Las Vegas residency at XS and Encore Beach Club
3. Tiësto (Netherlands) – $36 million : Las Vegas residency at Hakkasan and Wet Republic
4 & 5. Skrillex & Steve Aoki (U.S.A.) — $24 million : Las Vegas residency at Skrillex, XS, Encore Beach Club. Aoki, Hakkassan and Wet Republic
6. Avicii (Sweden) — $19 million: Las Vegas residency at XS, Encore Beach Club
7. Kaskade (U.S.A.) — $18 million:Las Vegas residency at XS, Encore Beach Club
8 & 9. Martin Garrix (Netherlands) & Zedd (Russia/Germany) – $17 million: Las Vegas residency at XS, Encore Beach Club
10. Afrojack (Netherlands) — $16 million:Las Vegas residency at Omnia, Wet
11 & 12. Deadmau5 (Canada) & Diplo – $15 million: Las Vegas residency at XS

To get tickets for the best nightclubs in Vegas, contact 702 ENT today.