I work for university of Maryland. Most years there is a little bump for Cola. Last year and this year we also got 2% merit bumps, but before last year we had never gotten one. It’s very difficult to receive a salary increase for performance here. Essentially the only way is to be promoted to a new role/title. Otherwise they can only give you pay increases if your salary is in the bottom percentage range (I think bottom 20%) of employees who share your title. If you do get a new title, the position has to be posted and you have to apply for it and interview.