CONUS Per Diem Rate Changes


FY 2026 Per Diem Updates

9/18/2025:
To uphold the Administration’s cost efficiency goals, GSA will keep the FY 2026 per diem reimbursement rates at the same level as FY 2025. This decision reflects the federal government’s commitment to being a responsible steward of taxpayer dollars, ensuring that federal funds are utilized appropriately, cost-effectively, and for core mission-related activities. The steady per diem rates are made possible by the reduction from the historically high inflationary pressures seen during the previous administration.

“Maintaining the FY 2026 per diem rates is a prudent step that reflects our commitment to responsible stewardship of taxpayer funds,” said Office of Government-wide Policy Associate Administrator Larry Allen. “GSA’s decision ensures cost-effective travel reimbursement while supporting the mission-critical mobility of the federal workforce.”

This action underscores GSA’s role in building a smarter, more efficient government, and reinforces our broader efforts in acquisition modernization, cost transparency and maximizing value for the American taxpayer.

For more information, visit per diem rates. 


FY 2025 Per Diem Updates

05/01/2025:
A correction has been made to the CONUS rates to clarify the listing of Mather, CA. Previously, only one Mather, CA was listed.

  • Mather, CA (Sacramento County)
  • Mather, CA (Tuolomne County)

Please ensure you select the correct Mather, CA location when submitting your travel requests.

04/01/2025:

  • FT. MOORE, GA renamed to FT. BENNING, GA
  • FT. LIBERTY, NC renamed to FT. BRAGG, NC 

01/01/2025

  • Increase to GMR may impact PMR for some locations.

FY 2024 Per Diem Updates

09/01/2024

The standard CONUS lodging rate increased from $107 to $110. The M&IE rate tiers were revised for FY 2025; they were last revised in FY 2022. The standard M&IE rate increased from $59 to $68, and the M&IE rate tiers for non-standard areas increased from $59-$79 to $68-$92.

The following locations that were NSAs (or part of an established NSA) in FY 2024 moved into the standard CONUS rate category:

  • Ft. Wayne, IN (Allen County)
  • Canton, OH (Stark County)
  • Mentor, OH (Lake County)
  • East Greenwich / Warwick, RI (Kent County)
  • Waco, TX (McLennan County)
  • Wisconsin Dells, WI (Columbia County)