Photos: Who made it onto the Forbes list of the world's highest paid DJs?

It’s that time of year when we found out just how wealthy the wealthy are! This time, it’s the turn of the biggest DJs in music, as Forbes has just released the list of the richest disc jockeys in the world.
Let's start at the bottom and work our way to the top.....

10: Deadmau5 - $16m
He is the giant mouse man! Otherwise known as Joel Zimmerman, the Canadian DJ is famous for his different styles of house music and of course his image. This June he released his seventh album, which boasts an impressive 25 tracks. The DJ has also appeared in video games as his character and has a successful merchandise line.

9: Skrillex

With a total of six Grammy Awards under his belt, Skrillex made the right choice in pursuing a solo career back in 2007. His second album Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites became a commercial success and really put him on the radar. His latest album Recess was released this year to positive reviews. Skrillex isn’t just… more known for his electronic music, as he also contributed to the music in the hit animation film Wreck It Ralph!

8. Kaskade - $17m

The two-time Grammy nominee, whose real name is Ryan Raddon, was voted America’s Best DJ in both 2011 and 2013 in the DJ Times poll. He has collaborated with fellow DJ Deadmau5 on his album Strobelite Seduction and has managed to balance a family life with his hectic touring schedule: he is married with three daughters.

7. Zedd - $21m

At the age of just 24, Zedd has already established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the DJ world. Starting out as a protégée of Skrillex, he has now exceeded him on Forbes' list. His most famous song to date is 'Clarity' which earned him a Grammy; he is also a talented producer and has worked with Justin… more Bieber, Lady Gaga and The Black Eyed Peas.

6. Afrojack - £22m

Afrojack has had a long-running DJ career but his debut album Forget the World was only released this year to much anticipation. He made the top 10 in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs for three consecutive years and has had a multitude of successful hits. Most notably, he featured on Pitbull's number one single 'Give Me Everything'.

5. Steve Aoki - $23m

This is the first time that Steve Aoki has made the top five and he deserves it: he is considered to be one of the most hard-working DJs in the industry, performing around 250 shows a year. His tours are legendary for their energetic atmosphere, with crowd surfing, cake-throwing and spraying champagne bottles. He was… more also nominated for a Grammy for his album Wonderland.

3. Tiesto - £28m

There are two DJs who take the third place spot. Tiesto, who first started out in the early 2000s, used to perform six- hour solo sets in order to increase his popularity, and this was unheard of at the time. He was also the first DJ to hold a solo concert in a stadium. With five studio albums and a greatest hits LP… more under his belt, we don’t see him stopping anytime soon.

3. Avicii - $28m

The young DJ also shares the third spot, and what an impressive year he has had. The first single from his 2013 album True was 'Wake Me Up', which topped the charts in over 20 countries including Australia, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands and New Zealand. He has recently worked with Chris Martin from Coldplay and… more co-produced 'Lovers on the Sun' with David Guetta.

2. David Guetta - $30m

Speaking of David Guetta, he takes second place on the list. The French DJ broke into the mainstream when he released his 2009 album One Love, which included 'When Love Takes Over', 'Gettin' Over You' and 'Sexy Bitch'. His 2011 follow-up album gave us some more dance classics and overall he has sold over six million… more albums and 15 million singles worldwide.

1. Calvin Harris - $66m

This is the second year in a row that Calvin Harris takes the top spot. The former green grocer has made a jump of $20 million on his earnings since last year. Some of his most famous hits include 'Acceptable in the 80s', 'The Girls', 'Bounce' and 'Feel So Close'. His contact book is also bursting at the seams as he… more has worked with many big names, from Rihanna to Kylie Minogue.