Surrogate Mother Compensation

Surrogate Compensation Information

When you submit your application to join our agency as a surrogate mother, your total earnings, including both base pay and surrogate benefits, will range between $50,000 and $100,000. The base pay, ranging from $50,000 to $80,000 or more, will be distributed in equal monthly payments throughout the duration of your surrogacy for carrying the pregnancy.

First-time surrogates can expect earnings towards the lower end of this range, while experienced surrogates or those in high-demand states such as California will earn towards the higher end.

Additionally, you'll receive extra surrogate benefits valued at approximately $5,000 to $10,000+. We provide our surrogates with exceptionally generous benefit packages that include great perks such as a $2,000 signing bonus, $800 for maternity clothing, $250 monthly allowance,$1,000 embryo transfer, lost wages and more as outlined in your benefit package.

An advantage of choosing our agency is that we allow surrogates to select their desired monthly base pay compensation and we are committed to making every effort to match you within the specified range of your choice.

Aside from the financial compensation, you will also gain a sense of fulfillment that comes from helping prospective parents realize their dream of having a child. Surrogates play a vital role in creating families and often find deep satisfaction in knowing they've made a positive impact on someone's life.

At Trusted Surrogacy Center, we will guide you every step of the way. Learn our surrogate requirements by clicking apply now and start your surrogacy journey today!

Surrogacy expenses that are covered include:

  • Lost income from your job

  • Monthly allowance for pregnancy related costs

  • Surrogate's attorneys fees 

  • Start of injectable medication

  • Travel expenses to the fertility clinic (includes airfare, hotel and ground transportation if long distance travel required)

  • Medical treatments relating to In Vitro Fertilization

  • Medical expenses relating to prenatal care, pregnancy and childbirth

  • Maternity clothing

  • Multiple pregnancy (if surrogate agrees to carry more than one child)

  • Any health care related expenses 

  • Health insurance which includes copays and deductibles 

  • Life insurance

  • Housekeeping and childcare expenses due to bed rest

Our Surrogate Benefit Package Details

Surrogate Base Pay - $50,000 - $100,000

Divided into equal monthly installments during the pregnancy.

Legal Contract Signing Bonus - $2,000

Will be paid to surrogate after the legal contract is finalized.

Attorneys Fees - Actual Costs

Intended parent(s) will pay all attorney expenses for surrogate. 

Monthly Living Allowance - $250

Paid monthly, to the surrogate starting the following month after the signing of the legal contract.

Start of Injectable Medication - $500

Will be paid when the surrogate starts the injectable medication. Surrogate will be compensated for each cycle.

Dropped/Mock Cycle - $500

Surrogate will be compensated for each mock cycle.

Embryo Transfer - $1,000

Surrogate will be compensated for each transfer procedure.

Maternity Clothing Allowance - $800

Surrogate will be paid $800 and will be increased by $200 if it is a multiple pregnancy.

Health Insurance Premiums - Actual Costs

If surrogates lacks coverage for surrogacy. Intended parent(s) will purchase health insurance for surrogate that covers all surrogacy related health care costs.

Multiple Pregnancy:- $10,000

If surrogate has more than one pregnancy, her compensation will be $10,000 and she will be paid $1,000 per month.

Breast Milk - $250 per week

Surrogate will be reimbursed for any pumping supples if necessary and paid weekly.

Housekeeping, Childcare and Bedrest - $500 per week

The intended parent(s) will reimburse surrogate for expenses such as childcare and housekeeping that she cannot perform after delivery.

Long Distance Travel - Actual Costs

If surrogate travels more than 50 miles round-trip from home for required appointments or activities, she will be reimbursed for her mileage at $.60 per mile starting 51st mile. If distance is too far to drive and/or surrogates has to stay overnight she will be reimbursed for airfare, hotel stay, ground transportation, childcare and meals.

Lost Wages - Actual Costs

If surrogate was previously employed, but can no longer work. She will be eligible for reimbursement for her lost wages.

We are here to answer any questions you may have and to provide all the information and support you need to make an informed decision, feel free to contact us here. Thank you for considering this remarkable opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others and in your own.