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 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 11 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 The Recording A
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
Completing our list is Chicago-born DJ and producer Ryan Gary Raddon - better known as Kaskade. Twice voted America's Best DJ, he's worth in the region of $60 million. | Getty Images