The Office of Payroll is a part of the Department of Fiscal Services and is responsible for paying the 17,000 active employees of the Baltimore County Public Schools accurately and on time.

Additionally, the Office of Payroll:

• Withholds and remits federal and state income taxes and FICA taxes, county and state retirement deductions, wage attachments, and all voluntary payroll deductions
• Tracks employee absences and leave usage
• Issues W2s
• Provides employment verifications to banks, mortgage lenders, and social service agencies
• Prepares salary scales and proposals for use in union negotiations

The Office of Payroll's website provides you with:

• Customer service and contact information
• School system payroll calendars and schedule of voluntary deductions
• Salary scales
• Frequently requested forms
  • Form W4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate
  • Request for Direct Deposit Form
  • Change of Address/Name Form
  • BCPS 403b Salary Reduction Agreement
  • BCPS 457b Salary Reduction Agreement
• Information concerning BCPS’ Tax Sheltered Annuity/Mutual Fund Plan (i.e., 403b/b7 Plan), including a list of approved companies
• Links to ‘Employee Self Service,’ BCPS’ intranet website where employee paycheck information may be viewed