Meet the World's Highest-paid DJ

According to the latest Forbes' latest rankings Calvin Harris became the highest-paid DJ in the world, dethroning the legendary David Guetta.

The other top DJ’s of the world include the likes of Deamau5, Skrillex, David Guetta, Pauly D and others. Harris was not on the highest-paid list in 2012, but this year he overtook the previous champion Tiesto, whose $22 million intake last year rose to $32 million this year, but still not enough to equal with the new leader.

Anyone who thought DJing wasn't a lucrative art form should reconsider, as Harris tops the list with a $46 million salary – placing his earnings ahead of those of Jay Z, Katy Perry and Beyonce (data for the latter artists is from Forbes' 2012 list, they may have grossed more this year).

Calvin Harris, 29, has produced and released three of his own albums, one of which debuted during the qualifying period for this Forbes roundup, and has recently worked with Rihanna, Ne-Yo and Florence Welch.

Harris also notched eight Top 10 hits in the U.K. off the album, a record. Tracks like "I Need Your Love" (featuring Ellie Goulding), "We Found Love" (with Rihanna) and "Let's Go" (featuring Ne-Yo) have become mainstays on dance-floors around the world

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Forbes factors in business dealings and collaborative work for these DJs, many of whom serve as producers and songwriters for other artists. Afrojack, for example, has spearheaded singles for Pitbull and Will.I.Am, while Diplo has worked with M.I.A., Chris Brown and Beyonce.
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