What is the per-diem rate for 2021?
Andrew Mclaughlin
Published Feb 26, 2026
$55.00
| State | Number Per-Diem Destinations | Average Meals & Incidentals Rate |
|---|---|---|
| California | 59 | $62.86 |
| Colorado | 64 | $59.67 |
| Connecticut | 8 | $60.63 |
| Delaware | 3 | $57.33 |
What is the standard Conus per-diem rate?
Most of the CONUS (approximately 2600 counties) are covered by the standard CONUS per diem rate of $151 ($96 lodging, $55 meals and incidental expenses). In fiscal year (FY) 2021, there are 319 Non-Standard Areas (NSAs) that have per diem rates higher than the standard CONUS rate.
What is the maximum per-diem allowed?
For purposes of the high-low substantiation method, the per-diem rates are $292 for travel to any high-cost locality and $198 for travel to any other locality within the continental United States (CONUS), slightly lower than last year. The amount of these rates that is treated as paid for meals for purposes of Sec.
How do you calculate per-diem for meals?
Multiply the per diem allowance by the number of days. For example, on a three day business trip with a per diem meal expense allowance of $50, total per diem equals 3 X $50, or $150.
How much is the standard meal allowance?
For the 2018-19 income year the reasonable amount for overtime meal allowance expenses is $30.60. The meal-by-meal amounts for employee long distance truck drivers are $24.70, $28.15 and $48.60 per day for breakfast, lunch and dinner respectively.
When do federal per diem rates go up in Salt Lake City?
FY 2021 Per Diem Rates apply from October 2020 – September 2021 . Salt Lake City has a fixed per-diem rate set by the General Services Administration (GSA), which is used to reimburse overnight travel expenses within the area for Federal employees as well as employees of private companies which also use the GSA’s per diem rates.
Where can I find the current per diem rates?
Find current rates in the continental United States (“CONUS Rates”) by searching below with city and state (or ZIP code), or by clicking on the map, or use the new Per Diem tool to calculate trip allowances. Visit DoD site > Visit the State Dept Site > The State Department sets Foreign Rates.
Where can I find the State Department rates?
Visit DoD site > Visit the State Dept Site > The State Department sets Foreign Rates. The Department of Defense sets rates for Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. Territories, and Possessions (OCONUS rates).
What are the per day rates for federal employees?
The per day rates for the lower 48 continental United States, which federal employees are reimbursed for expenses incurred while on official travel. Per diem includes three allowances: a rate for lodging, a rate for meals, and a rate for incidental expenses.
