Everett / Lynnwood Per Diem Rate (FY2026)
Snohomish · Washington · Official U.S. GSA federal per diem
For fiscal year 2026, the GSA per diem rate for Everett / Lynnwood is $86/day for meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) and $113–$140/night for lodging depending on the month, compared with the standard $178/day CONUS rate ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE). Lodging peaks in June and is lowest in January.
A 4-night business trip to Everett / Lynnwood in June totals $947: $560 lodging (4 nights) + $387 M&IE (5 days, first & last day at 75%).
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Everett / Lynnwood lodging rate by month (FY2026)
Nightly lodging caps for Everett / Lynnwood. M&IE is flat at $86/day and does not change by month.
| Month | Lodging / night | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $113 | Low |
| Feb | $113 | Low |
| Mar | $113 | Low |
| Apr | $113 | Low |
| May | $113 | Low |
| Jun | $140 | Peak |
| Jul | $140 | Peak |
| Aug | $140 | Peak |
| Sep | $113 | Low |
| Oct | $113 | Low |
| Nov | $113 | Low |
| Dec | $113 | Low |
How does Everett / Lynnwood compare with other Washington per diem areas?
Everett / Lynnwood ranks #5 of 9 Washington non-standard per diem areas by peak lodging cap, at $140/night — $24 below the state's $164/night NSA average.
Lodging in Everett / Lynnwood swings 24% across the year — from $113/night in January to $140/night in June — so the same 4-night stay reimburses $108 more at the peak. M&IE stays flat at $86/day regardless of season.
Flexible on location? The next cheaper Washington area is Tacoma at $136/night peak, and the next step up is Vancouver at $155/night.
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Everett / Lynnwood per diem FAQ
- What is the per diem rate for Everett / Lynnwood?
- For FY2026, the GSA per diem rate for Everett / Lynnwood, Washington is $86 per day for meals and incidental expenses (M&IE) and $113–$140/night for lodging depending on the month. The standard CONUS rate, for comparison, is $178 per day ($110 lodging + $68 M&IE).
- What is the meal reimbursement (M&IE) rate in Everett / Lynnwood?
- $86 per day for FY2026: $22 breakfast, $23 lunch, $36 dinner and $5 incidentals. The first and last day of travel reimburse at 75%, or $64.50.
- Why does lodging per diem in Everett / Lynnwood change by month?
- GSA sets seasonal lodging caps for high-demand areas. In Everett / Lynnwood, lodging is highest in June at $140/night and lowest in January at $113/night. M&IE stays flat at $86/day all year.
- What is the tax-free travel nurse stipend cap in Everett / Lynnwood?
- Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel nurses are capped at the GSA per diem for the assignment location. In Everett / Lynnwood the full daily cap is up to $226 (peak-month lodging + $86 M&IE). The portion above the GSA rate is taxable wages, and the stipend is only tax-free at all if you maintain a qualifying tax home.