Salary Structures and Guidelines

Salary Administration refers to all components of wage administration and pay structure at UMBC, including but not limited to:

Monitoring salary structures and pay grades for exempt and non-exempt staff and making recommendations for update when necessary
Conducting internal and external market analysis to determine comparability and equity with existing University positions
Providing salary and benefits data for federal, state, and private compensation surveys
Developing career ‘ladders’ for existing job series to provide versatility in compensation options

For more information related to salary administration, contact the staff of the HR Classification/Compensation Unit at 410-455-2337. Current USM salary structures and fiscal year guidelines are listed below:

Nonexempt Salary Structure – Effective July 1, 2024

Exempt Salary Structure – Effective July 1, 2024

FY 2025 UMBC Salary Guidelines

FY 2025 Student Wage Guidelines

State of Maryland Minimum Wage Poster