 When Daniels was hired by Purdue he requested that his salary be less than his predecessors maximum salary and that 30 percent of his take home be based on the results of biannual performance reviews. Daniel ’ s base salary of $ 420,000 is $ 135,000 less than the prior president ’ s salary. Under the contract, his salary can grow to a maximum of $ 546,000 based on the results of a performance-bonus system — still less than his predecessor and the 3rd lowest in the 12-member Big Ten. In November 2014, Daniels earned 88 percent of his at risk pay, receiving the grade of a B + from the Trustees.
