They're coaxed millions onto the dancefloor over their careers and soundtracked nights out all over the world.
And the leading lights of the DJing world can command millions of dollars to get the party started.
Add in enormous profits frm selling albums, remixing other artists' tracks, advertising deals, film soundracks and shrewd investments, and DJs can become extremely wealthy.
We've taken a look at those who have banked the most bucks out of the industry.
For the purposes of this list we've chosen people who are predominantly known for being DJs, rather than those who just have a DJing sideline - meaning the likes Gianluca Vacchi ($200 million) who made most of his cash from investments, do not appear.
With that being said, here are the top 13 richest DJs in the world in 2024, according to CelebrityNetWorth.
9. Skrillex
Originally starting out in post-hardcore bands, Skrillex only found success when he moved into electronic dance music - winning a genre record nine Grammy Awards and earning approximately $70 million. | Getty Images for Palms Casino Re
10. Afrojack
Nick Leonardus van de Wall first started DJing in his native Holland at the tender age of 14. Since then he's earned a fortune from DJing, producing and remixing under the stage name Afrojack. He's estimated to have a fortune of around $60 million. | Getty Images for MDLBEAST SOUNDS
11. Kaskade
Chicago-born DJ and producer Ryan Gary Raddon - better known as Kaskade - has twice been voted America's Best DJ. He's worth in the region of $60 million. | Getty Images
12. Paul van Dyk
German DJ Paul van Dyk was the first artist to receive a Grammy Award nomination in the new category of Best Dance/Electronic album for his 2003 release Reflections. He later won a Grammy for Best Soundtrack in a Motion Picture for 'The Dark Knight' in 2008. He's been named Best Trance DJ two times at the DJ Awards and has sold millions of record. It's earmned him a fortune of approximately $60 million. | Canva/Getty Images