Andover Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Essex · Massachusetts · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Andover is $80/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $137/night for lodging, compared with the standard $178/day CONUS rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE).
M&IE / day
$80
Flat all year
Lodging low
$137
Flat all year
Lodging peak
$137
Flat all year
Full daily (peak)
$217
Lodging + M&IE
Example trip
A 4-night business trip to Andover in January totals $908 — $548 lodging (4 nights) + $360 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Andover lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Andover. M&IE is flat at $80/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $137 | · |
| Feb | $137 | · |
| Mar | $137 | · |
| Apr | $137 | · |
| May | $137 | · |
| Jun | $137 | · |
| Jul | $137 | · |
| Aug | $137 | · |
| Sep | $137 | · |
| Oct | $137 | · |
| Nov | $137 | · |
| Dec | $137 | · |
Andover per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Andover?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Andover, Massachusetts is $80 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $137/night for lodging. The standard CONUS rate, for comparison, is $178 per day ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE).
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Andover?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Andover the full daily cap is up to $217 (peak-month lodging + $80 M&IE). A stipend at or below the GSA rate is tax-free; anything above is taxable wages.