Section 8-104 - Pay rates generally. - Maryland Statutes

§ 8-104. Pay rates generally.
 

(a)  In general.-  

(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)  Considerations.- 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)  Limitations.- A pay rate in either pay plan is subject to any limitations included in the State budget. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 64A, § 27; 1993, ch. 10, § 2; 1996, ch. 347, § 1; 2000, ch. 179.]