According to Newsweek, Chandler Bing earned $50,000–$100,000 per year in his corporate job. As he switched his job from corporate to advertising, he received a pay cut but made it through the ranks, eventually earning $60,000–$80,000 more.
Chandler Bing is a character from the sitcom 'Friends' played by the late Matthew Perry. Born to Nora Bing and Charles Bing, he uses his humor and sarcasm as a defense mechanism which he learned during his parents' divorce. Chandler Bing is considered to be the one with the most stable income, as he had a stable job.
Chandler was believed to have little to no expenses; he didn’t own a car or any other vehicle and was used to traveling in metros. In fact, when he was moving in with Monica, he attempted to give Joey $1500, which was a big sum at the time. Additionally, he supported Joey from Season 1 to Season 10, paying all of Joey's expenses during that time without feeling any financial strain.
What kind of career did Chandler Bing have?
Chandler is employed as a data processor when the series begins. He tries to quit his job early in season 1 because he detests it so much ("The One With the Stoned Guy"). His boss tries to entice him back with a promotion and increased compensation. He has been promoted to Processing Supervisor, based on the nameplate on his door (as seen in "The One With the Ick Factor").
When he quits in season 9, Monica finally learns what he does, despite her repeated admissions that she ignores him when he discusses his job. She calls it "Statistical Analysis and Data Reconfiguration." In response, Chandler turns to face her and says, "I quit; now you learn what I do?"
Chandler mentions his job title in "The One with the Cooking Class." His referenced office slang terms "WENUS" (Weekly Estimated Net Usage Systems) and "ANUS" (Annual Net Usage Statistics) are both inspired by his job. For the majority of the series, Chandler's job gives him the appearance that he is the most financially successful of the six friends and that he holds a position of authority within his workplace.
For a while, Chandler found himself unable to just leave his job because he preferred to avoid ending things abruptly. This results in an awkward situation where he falls asleep during an important meeting and unintentionally accepts the position of regional president for a new company located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. When Monica gets a new job at a restaurant in the city, he is able to arrange a schedule that lets them spend a few days together each week there; however, when his new job requires him to work on Christmas Day, Chandler resigns from his position so he can travel home to be with Monica ("The One With Christmas in Tulsa").
Chandler is assisted by Monica in getting a job in advertising. Chandler was shocked to learn that the position was an unpaid internship. Whereas the internship was originally just for three assistants, Chandler soon landed a full-time, paying job with the company as a junior copywriter because the business felt that he was the strongest candidate in the program and was too experienced and sophisticated to be just an assistant.
In an episode's alternate reality plot, titled "The One That Could Have Been," Chandler has the guts to resign from his position and pursue a career as a freelance comic book writer.
FAQ's on Chandler Bing
A. Matthew Perry has an estimated net worth of $120 million, as of 2024.
A. Chandler Bing is a junior copywriter, though he previously worked in statistical analysis and data reconfiguration; he was a regional president when he resigned.
A. His income is not mentioned in the series, but he earns the most in the entire group.
