Wisconsin Per Diem Rates 2026 (GSA FY2027)
The standard FY2027 per diem in Wisconsin is $113 lodging + $68 M&IE ($181/day); 3 locations have higher rates, up to $144/night in Milwaukee.
Effective Thu, Oct 1, 2026 to Thu, Sep 30, 2027.
$181
Standard rate per day
$113 lodging + $68 M&IE
3
Listed higher-rate locations
in Wisconsin
$144
Highest lodging per night
Milwaukee, All year
$80
Highest M&IE per day
Madison
Highest lodging rate by Wisconsin city
Standard rate: $113/night (applies to every city not listed)
- Milwaukee$144
- Sturgeon Bay$139
- Madison$138
All Wisconsin per diem rates (FY2027)
| City | County | Lodging per night | M&IE | First/last day (75%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | Dane | Oct 1–Oct 31: $138 Nov 1–Mar 31: $113 Apr 1–Sep 30: $138 | $80 | $60 |
| Milwaukee | Milwaukee | All year: $144 | $80 | $60 |
| Sturgeon Bay | Door | Oct 1–Oct 31: $139 Nov 1–May 31: $113 Jun 1–Sep 30: $139 | $80 | $60 |
Anywhere in Wisconsin not listed uses the standard rate: $113 lodging + $68 M&IE.
Meals and incidentals (M&IE) in Wisconsin
| M&IE per day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Incid. | First/last day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $68 | $16 | $19 | $28 | $5 | $51 |
| $80 | $20 | $22 | $33 | $5 | $60 |
Calculate your Wisconsin trip
Wisconsin (standard rate): 2 nights, 3 travel days
Maximum per diem for this trip
$396
Lodging
$226
Meals and incidentals (M&IE)
$170
First report free: log real expenses next to your per diem and export a PDF or Excel expense report.
Day-by-day breakdown
| Date | Lodging | M&IE | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | $113 | $51 | First day, 75% M&IE |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | $113 | $68 | Full day, 100% M&IE |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | none | $51 | Last day, 75% M&IE |
| Total | $226 | $170 |
Lodging is the maximum nightly rate for the season that covers each night, not a flat allowance for hotel receipts. M&IE here is $68 per day at Wisconsin (standard rate): breakfast $16, lunch $19, dinner $28, incidentals $5; first and last day $51.
Wisconsin per diem FAQ
What is the per diem rate in Wisconsin for 2026?
For fiscal year 2027 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027) the standard GSA per diem in Wisconsin is $113 per night for lodging plus $68 per day for meals and incidentals (M&IE), $181 per day. 3 Wisconsin locations have a higher listed rate, up to $144 per night in Milwaukee.
Which Wisconsin city has the highest per diem?
Milwaukee (Milwaukee) has the highest listed lodging rate in Wisconsin: $144 per night all year, with $80 per day for M&IE.
How much is per diem for a 3-day trip to Milwaukee?
A trip with 2 nights and 3 travel days at Milwaukee, WI comes to at most $488: lodging 2 x $144 = $288, plus M&IE of $80 for the middle day and $60 (75%) for the first and last day. Use the calculator above for exact dates.
Do private employers have to use GSA per diem rates?
No. GSA rates are written for federal travelers; many private employers use them as a benchmark, and your employer's policy decides what applies to you.
Data: GSA FY2027 per diem rates, effective Oct 1, 2026 (public domain; source gsa.gov). Last checked Sat, Oct 31, 2026. Easy Trip Expenses is not affiliated with the GSA. Results are the maximum allowance, not a guarantee of what your employer pays.