# 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 8-106

(a) This section applies only to the Standard Pay Plan.

(b) The regulations adopted under this subtitle shall provide for automatic increases, from minimum to maximum steps in a pay grade, of the pay rates set by the Standard Pay Plan for an employee whose overall performance is rated satisfactory or above on the employee's annual performance appraisal.

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