Surrogate compensation
You will get up to $118,000+ to complete a surrogacy journey
What is included in Surrogate Compensation?
Base salary and various perks comprise surrogate compensation, while the exact proportion varies by agency.
Base compensation is typically paid monthly after a heartbeat is detected. Prenatal and postnatal benefits are paid separately. We feel that our surrogates should be appropriately rewarded for their efforts regardless of the pregnancy’s result; thus we purposefully designed our pay plan to allow them to be financially compensated before becoming pregnant.
Base Compensation
$60,000
CA, NV, OR, AZ with surrogacy friendly insurance
$55,000
Without surrogacy friendly insurance but living in above states
$55,000
Other states with surrogacy friendly insurance
$50,000
Other states without surrogacy friendly insurance
Note: Above surrogate base compensations are only for reference. The compensation number varies case by case. Please consult our intake team for details.
Additional Benefits
Benefits before you are pregnant
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Sign on bonus (paid after legal clearance) $1,000
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Embryo Transfer Fee (paid at completion of each embryo transfer) $1,000
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Injectable Medication Start Fee (paid at start of each cycle) $1,000
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Monthly Allowance (paid once legally cleared) $300 * months
Benefits after you are pregnant
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Monthly Allowance (paid once legally cleared) $300 * months
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Clothing Allowance (Paid after 16 week from embryo transfer) singleton $1,000 twins $1,500
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Wellness Benefit (Massage, Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Gym/Yoga, Nutritional/Psychological Consulting during the pregnancy, Estimated) $1,500
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Housekeeping ( Estimated) $640
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Childcare (Estimated) $1,200
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Lost Wages of Surrogate and Spouse (Estimated, paid if requested by doctor for bed rest) $5,000
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Travel Expenses for Medical Procedures (Estimated) $5,000
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Free Social Work Support
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Free Independent Legal Counsel
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Surrogacy Friendly Insurance
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Life Insurance Policy $500,000
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Free Medical/Financial Billing Assistance
You also receive the below payments should they be needed
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Multiple Birth (For each additional fetus) $10,000
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Saline Ultrasound $750
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Mock Cycle $500
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Drop/Cancelled Cycle $500
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Cerclage $750
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CVS or Amniocentesis or Invasive Procedures (More if multiple times) $1,000
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Selective Reduction or Termination $1,000
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C-section $5,000
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Hysterectomy $10,000
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Loss of Ovary and/or Fallopian Tube $5,000
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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.
Note: Surrogate compensations vary case by case. Above calculation is for reference only. Please contact us to ask for your individualized compensation plan
