Pittsfield Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Berkshire · Massachusetts · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Pittsfield is $86/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $136–$178/night for lodging depending on the month, compared with the standard $178/day CONUS rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE). Lodging peaks in July and is lowest in January.
M&IE / day
$86
Flat all year
Lodging low
$136
January
Lodging peak
$178
July
Full daily (peak)
$264
Lodging + M&IE
Example trip
A 4-night business trip to Pittsfield in July totals $1,099 — $712 lodging (4 nights) + $387 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Pittsfield lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Pittsfield. M&IE is flat at $86/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $136 | Low |
| Feb | $136 | Low |
| Mar | $136 | Low |
| Apr | $136 | Low |
| May | $136 | Low |
| Jun | $136 | Low |
| Jul | $178 | Peak |
| Aug | $178 | Peak |
| Sep | $136 | Low |
| Oct | $136 | Low |
| Nov | $136 | Low |
| Dec | $136 | Low |
Pittsfield per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Pittsfield?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Pittsfield, Massachusetts is $86 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $136–$178/night for lodging depending on the month. The standard CONUS rate, for comparison, is $178 per day ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE).
- Why does lodging per diem in Pittsfield change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Pittsfield, lodging is highest in July at $178/night and lowest in January at $136/night. M&IE stays flat at $86/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Pittsfield?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Pittsfield the full daily cap is up to $264 (peak-month lodging + $86 M&IE). A stipend at or below the GSA rate is tax-free; anything above is taxable wages.