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.
13. Zedd
Completing our list of richest DJs, with an estimated fortune of $60 million, is DJ Zedd. The German record producer and DJ found fame with 2012 single 'Clarity' which won Best Dance Recording at the 56th Grammy Awards. His third studio album, 'Telos', came out last year. | Getty Images for Hilton