Maryland per diem rates by city
Cities with their own GSA rate for FY2026, highest lodging first. Seasonal cities show their range. Anywhere not listed defaults to the CONUS standard of $110 lodging / $68 M&IE.
| City / area | Lodging / night | M&IE / day |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean City | $115–$295 | $80 |
| District of Columbia | $183–$276 | $92 |
| Cambridge / St. Michaels | $145–$186 | $80 |
| Annapolis | $125–$161 | $80 |
| Centreville | $121–$154 | $74 |
| Baltimore City | $150 | $86 |
| Aberdeen / Bel Air / Belcamp | $113 | $74 |
| Columbia | $113 | $86 |
| All other Maryland locations (CONUS standard) | $110 | $68 |
Calculate a Maryland trip
Pick any city and your dates to total the lodging + M&IE per diem, including the first/last-day 75% rule.
GSA Per Diem Calculator · FY2026
Maryland per diem
Meals provided?
OCEAN CITY · MD · FY2026 · GSA
$295
Lodging / night
$80
M&IE / day
$790
Total trip per diem
2 nights · 3 days (first & last day at 75% M&IE = $60)
Rates published by GSA · fiscal year Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Reimbursement at or below this rate under an accountable plan is not taxable to the employee. Learn more →
Frequently asked questions
What is the per diem rate for Maryland in 2026?＋
Maryland has 9 GSA-listed cities with their own rates (up to $295 lodging). Everywhere else in Maryland uses the CONUS standard of $110 lodging and $68 M&IE.
What is the standard per diem rate in Maryland?＋
Cities without a specific GSA rate use the FY2026 CONUS standard: $110 for lodging and $68 for meals & incidentals per day.
Is per diem taxable in Maryland?＋
No — reimbursement at or below the GSA rate under an accountable plan is not taxable to the employee anywhere in the U.S., including Maryland.