Per diem rates in West Virginia

Per diem in West Virginia is $181 a day in most places: $113 for lodging and $68 for M&IE. 2 locations run higher, led by Charles Town at up to $196 a day combined, then Charleston at $185. Rates apply through September 30, 2027.

In FY2024 the standard rate was $107 for lodging plus $59 for M&IE, or $166 a day. Today's $181 is $15 higher. Use the calculator to confirm your dates.

The standard lodging rate rose $3 to $113 for FY2027, which takes the standard per diem from $178 to $181 a day. Among 2 higher-rate West Virginia locations, 2 rose, 0 fell, and 0 stayed flat at peak lodging. Charles Town moved most, up $6 a night.

Per diem paid up to the government rate under an accountable plan is not taxable wages, and anything above it is. West Virginia taxes wages, and its rules generally start from federal definitions, so confirm excess amounts with the state tax department.

GSA sets a federal per diem for every US county and publishes new rates each October 1. For West Virginia in FY2027 the standard rate is $181 a day, and 2 locations run higher, led by Charles Town at up to $196.

Charleston runs $117 a night for lodging plus $68 for M&IE, or $185 a day combined. That is $2 a day above last year. Lodging is paid at actual cost up to the cap, with a receipt. The rate covers Kanawha.