Mississippi Per Diem Rates: The FY2026 GSA Guide

Mississippi has 4 GSA-listed cities with their own FY2026 rates, topping out at $127 per night in Oxford. Everywhere else uses the $110 / $68 CONUS standard.

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Mississippi 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 / areaLodging / nightM&IE / day
Oxford$127$68
Southaven$126$68
Starkville $125$68
All other Mississippi locations (CONUS standard)$110$68

Calculate a Mississippi 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
Mississippi per diem
Meals provided?
OXFORD · MS · FY2026 · GSA
$127
Lodging / night
$68
M&IE / day
$424
Total trip per diem
2 nights · 3 days (first & last day at 75% M&IE = $51)
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 Mississippi in 2026?

Mississippi has 4 GSA-listed cities with their own rates (up to $127 lodging). Everywhere else in Mississippi uses the CONUS standard of $110 lodging and $68 M&IE.

What is the standard per diem rate in Mississippi?

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 Mississippi?

No — reimbursement at or below the GSA rate under an accountable plan is not taxable to the employee anywhere in the U.S., including Mississippi.

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