Lodging
$246/night
Meals & incidentals
$92/day
Max per week
$2,366
Max per month
$10,253
Springfield (Fairfax County) has a GSA lodging rate of $246 a night and a meals rate of $92 a day. Agencies generally can't pay more than $2,366 a week in tax-free stipends here; anything above that is taxed.
Typical rent in Springfield is about $3,052 a month, so the housing part of the stipend ($7,380/mo at the max) covers typical rent with room to spare.
Highest-paying travel jobs in Springfield
Nurse (Case Manager) - DIRECT HIRE$2,342/wk
Transportation Security Administration · Springfield, VATravel Therapy/Rehabilitation PT Outpatient$2,224/wk
Aya Healthcare · Springfield, VA · dayNurse (Case Manager)$2,066/wk
Transportation Security Administration · Springfield, VATravel Therapy/Rehabilitation PTA Outpatient$1,606/wk
Aya Healthcare · Springfield, VA · dayADON RN in Springfield, VA
Vivian Health · Springfield, VA · 13 wks · dayRegistered Nurse in Springfield, VA
Vivian Health · Springfield, VA · 13 wks · dayNurse Supervisor in Springfield, VA
Vivian Health · Springfield, VA · 13 wks · dayRehabilitation Registered Nurse in Springfield, VA
Vivian Health · Springfield, VA · 13 wks · daySource: GSA per diem rates FY2027 (lodging averaged across months); rent: Zillow Observed Rent Index. Stipend rules depend on your tax home — not tax advice.