The ‘Friends’ Cast’s Shocking Yearly Residuals Were Revealed and You’re Not Prepared
By Mehera
Published on April 29, 2026.
The cast of "The Friends" has been revealed to be among the wealthiest actors in television history. They earn an estimated $20 million per year in residual income. The cast began earning small amounts for the show when it was on the air. They negotiated ahead of Season 3 and steadily increased their salaries from $75,000 per episode to $750,000 in Season 7 and 8. They also received a 2% cut of syndication profits for their reunion episode.
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