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Understanding Surrogate Mother Compensation:
How Much Do Surrogates Get Paid?

surrogacy compensation

Initial Surrogate Mother Pay

Earn Up to $100K 

  • First-time base surrogate compensation ranges from $35,000 to $55,000 depending on the state where you reside.  

  • Experienced surrogate compensation ranges from $50,000 to $100,000 depending on the state where you reside.

Pre-Pregnancy Surrogacy Compensation

  • Contract Signing Bonus $1,000

  • Monthly Misc. Allowance $300

  • Injection Medication Start Fee $600

  • Transfer Fee $1,000/Cycle

  • Paid Medical Screening

  • Paid Legal Counsel

  • Paid Psychological Evaluation

  • Paid Travel Expenses to IVF clearance including lost wages and childcare 

Surrogacy Pay During Pregnancy

  • Monthly Misc. Allowance $300 

  • Base Compensation $4K~$5.5K

  • Housekeeping $400

  • Benefit Program $600/journey

  • Maternity Clothing $800+

  • Term Life Insurance $250K+

  • Paid Legal Counsel

Additional Surrogacy Compensation

  • Multiple Pregnancy Compensation $7,000 

  • C-Section $3,000

  • Mock/Dropped Cycle $500

  • Invasive Procedure $500~$7,000

  • ​Bed Rest $250/week​

  • Breast Milk $300/week

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