=12) Steve Angello ($12 million) (Tie)

Top 13 Highest paid DJ's in the world - DJs entertain the masses with music. Some of them are rich and famous. They collect huge nightly checks for performing at night spots from Las Vegas to Ibiza. More.. 10 fascinating photos from World War II 10 most attractive airlines stewardess around the world (With Pictures) Bootylicious: Top 20 celebs with the biggest & sexiest butts in the world – You need to see #1 (+Photos) The most reliable ways to know if she is a slut – Make sure you see this! Here is Forbes’ top 13 highest paid DJs in the world: =12) Steve Angello ($12 million) (Tie)

This popular DJ commands six-figure fees for club gigs. He will release a new solo album this fall. =12) Armin van Buuren ($12 million) (Tie) This European trance king spent most of the time last year playing dates in support of his album “Intense.” Navigate using arrows below 11) Hardwell ($13 million) SEE ALSO: 10 Most expensive Bugatti cars and celebrities who own them (With Pictures)

This immensely popular DJ was voted #1 electronic dance music artist in the world by fans in the annual DJ Magazine Top 100 poll. 10) Deadmau5 ($16 million)

This mouse helmeted popular DJ played mostly lucrative festival gigs during the scoring period. These can earn him around half a million dollars for a night’s work. 9) Skrillex ($16.5 million) SEE ALSO: 10 Most expensive Bugatti cars and celebrities who own them (With Pictures)

This entertaining DJ released his latest album “Recess” to opening week sales of 48,000. He earns from live shows and from OWSLA label. 8) Kaskade ($17 million) This 42 year old DJ played more than 120 shows during the evaluation period. His album “Atmosphere” earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Dance/Electronica album. 7) Zedd ($21 million) SEE ALSO: 10 Most expensive Bugatti cars and celebrities who own them (With Pictures)

This 24 year old DJ is earning more than his mentor Skrillex. This is due to increase in his nightly DJ fee. It has increased from $20,000 last year to low six figures. 6) Afrojack ($22 million)

This 25 year old DJ released his first studio album “Forget the World” in May. He played nearly 150 shows in the scoring period and has a residency at Hakkasan. 5) Steve Aoki ($23 million) SEE ALSO: 10 Inspirational celebrities with shocking diseases (+Photos)

This popular DJ clocked nearly 277 gigs during the evaluation period, due to his ability to pack in three shows a day sometimes. He also earned by endorsing Bud Light, Guitar Center and Scion. =3) Tiesto ($28 million) (tie)

This immensely popular Dutch born DJ has been spinning for decades. He played more than 100 shows during the evaluation period. He landed a lucrative residency at Las Vegas megaclub Hakkasan last year, ditching his usual digs in Ibiza. He now has a massive lucrative residency there. =3) Avicii ($28 million) (tie) SEE ALSO: 10 Inspirational celebrities with shocking diseases (+Photos)

This 24 year old self-taught Swedish DJ taught himself to produce music using pirated software that he played with from his bedroom. His single “Wake Me Up” clocked millions of downloads worldwide. This year his debut album “True” was a hit. 2) David Guetta ($30 million)

Last year David Guetta moved from the DJ decks of underground Parisian clubs to the upper echelons of the Top 40 radio. This year he spent time on tour with Rihanna and has penned songs for Brittany Spears and Lady Gaga. 1) Calvin Harris ($66 million) SEE ALSO: 10 Inspirational celebrities with shocking diseases (+Photos)

Calvin Harris was bagging groceries in Scotland few years back. Today he is the highest paid DJ in the world. He earned more than many great names in the music industry during the evaluation period. He played more than 125 gigs. He also worked with the likes of Rihanna and Kesha. These amazing entertainers are the lords of the booming Electronic Dance Music genre. They are great sources of inspiration for those who aspire to make a career as a DJ. Still to come: Top 10 Richest DJ's in the world and their worth 2015.... Keep refreshing TheinfoNG.com in style - Richest Lifestyle CLICK HERE to join our BBM Channel for faster updates TOP POSTS YESTERDAY Top 10 wonders of the world (With Pictures) Top 10 Most expensive Lamborghini cars (With Pictures) 10 Tips on how to get filthy rich with sporting bet – Learn the tricks now! 10 most expensive bikes in the world & their prices (With Pictures) 10 Inspirational celebrities with shocking diseases (+Photos) Top 7 Most beautiful wives of African footballers (With Pictures) 10 craziest ways to lose weight fast. Top 20 fastest supercars in the world 2015 (+Photos) 10 royal families riddled with incest (With Photos) 10 most evil children in history of the world – You will be shocked to see their evil deeds (With Pics)