Maryland State Government Section 7-107

      The Secretary of State's annual salary shall be:

            (1)      $78,750 for the first year of appointment beginning January, 2003;

            (2)      $81,667 starting on the first anniversary after appointment;

            (3)      $84,583 starting on the second anniversary after appointment; and

            (4)      $87,500 starting on the third anniversary after appointment and thereafter.