In 2008, Hennessy earned a salary of $1,091,589 ($702,771 base salary, $259,592 deferred benefits, $129,226 non-tax benefits), the 23rd highest among all American university presidents.
Pada tahun 2008, Hennessy mendapatkan gaji $ 1.091.589 ($ 702,771 gaji pokok, $ 259,592 manfaat ditangguhkan, $ 129,226 manfaat non-pajak), 23 tertinggi di antara semua presiden universitas Amerika.