Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 1 - Pay Plans
Section 8-104 - Pay Rates Generally

(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.