§ 8–104
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Pers. & Pens. § 8-104 (2026)
Title 8. Compensation of Employees Subject to Salary Authority of Secretary of Budget and Management
Subtitle 1. Pay Plans
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(a)
(1)
Pay rates in the Standard Pay Plan may be set by:
(i)
a series of pay grades and steps within each grade;
(ii)
fixed rates; or
(iii)
minimum and maximum amounts.
(2)
Pay rates in the Executive Pay Plan may be set by:
(i)
a series of executive pay grades and steps within each grade;
(ii)
fixed rates; or
(iii)
minimum and maximum amounts.
(b)
In setting or amending a pay rate, the Secretary shall consider:
(1)
the prevailing pay rates for comparable services in private and public employment;
(2)
experience;
(3)
living costs;
(4)
benefits; and
(5)
the financial condition and policies of this State.
(c)
A pay rate in either pay plan is subject to any limitations included in the State budget.