# State Personnel and Pensions (GSP)

## Title 8. Compensation of Employees Subject to Salary Authority of Secretary of Budget and Management

### Subtitle 1. Pay Plans

#### Section 8-104

(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.

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Md. Code Ann., State Pers. & Pens. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)