You could get up to $118,000+ to complete a surrogacy journey
Surrogate Compensation
What is included in Surrogate Compensation?
Wondering how much is surrogate compensation? It varies by agency, as surrogate pay typically includes a base salary along with various perks. The exact proportion depends on the agency’s structure and policies.
Base compensation is generally paid monthly once a heartbeat is detected. Prenatal and postnatal benefits are provided separately. At our agency, we believe surrogates deserve to be fairly rewarded for their dedication—regardless of the pregnancy’s outcome. That’s why our compensation plan is intentionally designed to ensure they receive financial support even before becoming pregnant.
Base Compensation
Base compensation varies from case to case. We do not establish standard base amounts because we believe flexibility is crucial for surrogates, and compensation is influenced by many factors.
OneWorld Generations allows surrogates to request their preferred base compensation. Additionally, we provide a tool to help you review our reference compensations. Please click here to calculate the referenced base compensation for you.
Additional Benefits
Benefits Before You Are Pregnant
| Sign-on Bonus (Paid after legal clearance) | $1,000 |
| Embryo Transfer Fee (Paid at completion of each embryo transfer) | $1,000 |
| Injectable Medication Start Fee (Paid at start of each cycle) | $1,000 |
| Monthly Allowance (Paid once legally cleared) | $300 + months |
Benefits After You Are Pregnant
| Monthly Allowance (Paid once legally cleared) | $300 + months |
| Clothing Allowance (Paid after 16 weeks from embryo transfer) | $1,000 Twins $1,500 |
| Wellness Benefit (Massage, Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Gym/Yoga, Nutritional/Psychological Consulting during pregnancy) | $1,500 |
| Housekeeping (Estimated) | $640 |
| Childcare (Estimated) | $1,200 |
| Lost Wages of Surrogate & Spouse (Estimated, paid if requested by doctor for bed rest) | $5,000 |
| Travel Expenses for Medical Procedures (Estimated) | $5,000 |
| Free Social Work Support | Included |
| Free Independent Legal Counsel | Included |
| Surrogacy Friendly Insurance | Included |
| Life Insurance Policy | $500,000 |
| Free Medical / Financial Billing Assistance | Included |
Additional Payments (If Needed)
| Multiple Birth (For each additional fetus) | $10,000 |
| Saline Ultrasound | $750 |
| Mock Cycle | $500 |
| Drop / Cancelled Cycle | $500 |
| Cerclage | $750 |
| CVS or Amniocentesis / Invasive Procedures (More if multiple times) | $1,000 |
| Selective Reduction or Termination | $1,000 |
| C-section | $5,000 |
| Hysterectomy | $10,000 |
| Loss of Ovary and/or Fallopian Tube | $5,000 |
| Breast Milk Pumping (Weekly) | $250 |
What factors determine your pay rate?
Surrogate compensation structures can vary significantly from case to case, influenced by a variety of factors. Key elements include the surrogate’s location, marital status, age, previous experience with surrogacy, and any history of C-sections. Additionally, a surrogate’s working status and their spouse’s working status, along with any applicable hourly rates, can affect lost wages, which are a component of the overall compensation package. Each of these factors can impact the compensation, making it essential for both surrogates and intended parents to remain flexible. By accommodating these variations in compensation, the matching process can be expedited, creating a more efficient pathway for both parties to achieve their goals.
The process and timing of your Payment
Surrogate compensation is disbursed from an escrow account, typically managed by a third-party attorney. The terms of your surrogacy agreement will outline the specific amount you will receive. This escrow account ensures that compensation is paid promptly, often under the supervision of the attorney. It is essential that the escrow account maintains sufficient funds before proceeding with the surrogacy process. Therefore, we kindly ask intended parents to fund the account to the required amount. Additionally, providing the escrow holder with your account details is necessary to ensure that your compensation is delivered securely and on time. You can refer to your standard benefit package, which is a crucial part of the surrogacy agreement between you and the intended parents, for all compensation details and payment timelines.
Calculate your compensation
| Item | Amount ($) | When to Get / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Base Compensation | — | 9 monthly installments following confirmation of fetal heartbeat. |
| Monthly Allowance | $4,500 | Pay after medical clearance. |
| Injectable Medication Start Fee | $1,000 | Paid at start of each cycle. |
| Sign-on Bonus | $1,000 | Paid after legal clearance. |
| Embryo Transfer Fee | $1,000 | Paid at completion of each embryo transfer. |
| Clothing Allowance | — | Paid after 16th week from embryo transfer. |
| Psychological Support Fee | $1,500 | 10 monthly installments after confirmation of pregnancy. |
| Multiple Birth | — | 10 monthly installments following the 16th week after embryo transfer. |
| C-section | — | After delivery. |
| Housekeeping | — | Estimated. |
| Childcare | — | Estimated. |
| Lost Wages | — | Estimated. |
| Travel Expenses | $4,000 | Estimated. |
| Life Insurance | — | – |
| Total Compensation | Calculated based on selected benefits. | |
Note: Surrogate compensations vary case by case. Above calculation is for reference only. Please contact us to ask for your individualized compensation plan