Md. Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 2–332

(a) This section applies only in St. Mary’s County.

(b) The Sheriff of St. Mary’s County shall receive an annual salary of:

(1) $100,000 for calendar year 2015;

(2) $102,000 for calendar year 2016;

(3) $104,040 for calendar year 2017; and

(4) Beginning in calendar year 2018, equal to the salary of a Department of State Police lieutenant colonel (step 12).

(c) The Sheriff shall devote full time to the duties of office.