Phoenix / Scottsdale, Arizona Per Diem Rates, FY2027 (2026-27)
GSA sets per diem for the Phoenix / Scottsdale locality (Maricopa) at $122 to $232 a night for lodging, depending on the month, and $86 a day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE). These rates run from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
Cities on this site in this locality: Chandler, Glendale, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration, read 2026-10-15. Lodging excludes taxes.
Lodging (peak)
$232/night
Lowest month: $122
M&IE
$86/day
First and last day: $64.50
Full week (lodging + M&IE)
$2,226
Lowest month: $1,456
Phoenix lodging by season
GSA sets lodging by month here. The highest period (Feb–Mar) is $110 a night above the lowest (Jun–Aug), so the month you travel changes what is reimbursed.
| Months (FY2027) | Lodging / night | Lodging + M&IE / week |
|---|---|---|
| Oct–Jan | $165 | $1,757 |
| Feb–Mar | $232 | $2,226 |
| Apr–May | $171 | $1,799 |
| Jun–Aug | $122 | $1,456 |
| Sep | $165 | $1,757 |
Phoenix Per Diem for Calendar 2026, Month by Month
GSA rates run by federal fiscal year, so calendar 2026 uses two sets of rates: January–September fall in FY2026, and October–December fall in FY2027. Peak lodging went from $229 to $232 a night (up $3), and M&IE stayed at $86 a day.
| Month (2026) | Fiscal year | Lodging / night | M&IE / day | Total / week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | FY2026 | $160 | $86 | $1,722 |
| Feb | FY2026 | $229 | $86 | $2,205 |
| Mar | FY2026 | $229 | $86 | $2,205 |
| Apr | FY2026 | $161 | $86 | $1,729 |
| May | FY2026 | $161 | $86 | $1,729 |
| Jun | FY2026 | $113 | $86 | $1,393 |
| Jul | FY2026 | $113 | $86 | $1,393 |
| Aug | FY2026 | $113 | $86 | $1,393 |
| Sep | FY2026 | $160 | $86 | $1,722 |
| Oct | FY2027 | $165 | $86 | $1,757 |
| Nov | FY2027 | $165 | $86 | $1,757 |
| Dec | FY2027 | $165 | $86 | $1,757 |
A trip or contract that runs across 1 October is covered by both years: each night is capped by the rate for the month it falls in. Total / week is (lodging + M&IE) × 7.
Example: a 5-day trip
Five days and four nights in Phoenix during Feb–Mar:
- Lodging: 4 nights × $232 = $928
- M&IE: 3 full days × $86 + 2 travel days × $64.50 = $387.00
- Maximum per diem: $1,315.00
Lodging is reimbursed up to the rate for actual cost; M&IE is a flat allowance. Your employer's policy may differ.
Calculate your own datesHow Phoenix compares
The CONUS standard rate, used anywhere in Arizona outside a named locality, is $113 a night plus $68 M&IE. Phoenix peaks $119 a night higher.
Other Arizona localities: Grand Canyon / Flagstaff ($152), Kayenta ($147), Sedona ($282), Tucson ($208). All Arizona rates.
For travel nurses on assignment in Phoenix
An agency can pay housing and meal stipends tax-free up to $2,226 a week here at the peak ($1,456 in the lowest month), and only if you keep a qualifying tax home. Check an offer with the stipend calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Phoenix / Scottsdale per diem rate for 2026-27?
For fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027), GSA sets Phoenix / Scottsdale, Arizona at $122 to $232 a night for lodging depending on the month, and $86 a day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE). The locality covers Maricopa.
What is the first and last day M&IE in Phoenix?
$64.50, which is 75% of the $86 full-day rate, per GSA's M&IE breakdown.
Is Phoenix per diem higher than the standard rate?
Yes. At its peak, Phoenix lodging is $119 a night above the $113 CONUS standard rate, and M&IE is $86 against the standard $68.
What was the Phoenix per diem in 2026?
Calendar 2026 spans two GSA fiscal years. January to September 2026 used FY2026 rates: lodging $113–$229 a night and M&IE $86 a day. October to December 2026 use FY2027 rates: lodging $122–$232 a night and M&IE $86 a day.