For Surrogates

Surrogate Compensation

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First-Time Surrogate: $55,000–$66,000+ base compensation

Experienced Surrogate: $70,000–$90,000+ base compensation

These are recommended starting points only. You decide your compensation — we provide a guide. When you complete your profile you will state your requirements and we will work with you to ensure your needs are honored in your match.

Your Compensation Package Includes:

Base Compensation

First-time surrogate base compensation

Paid in monthly installments starting at confirmation of fetal heartbeat through delivery.

$55,000–$66,000+

Experienced surrogate base compensation

Higher base for women who have completed a prior surrogacy journey.

$70,000–$90,000+

Pre-Pregnancy Payments

Medical & psychological screening completion

Paid when you successfully complete the screening process.

$1,000 bonus

Contract signing bonus

Paid at signing of the gestational surrogacy contract with the intended parents.

$1,500 bonus

Medication start fee

Paid when you begin your medication protocol (Lupron).

$1,000

Embryo transfer fee

Paid per transfer attempt.

$1,000 per transfer

Monthly Compensation & Allowance

Monthly non-accountable miscellaneous allowance

Spending money for everyday pregnancy-related costs — local travel, parking, over-the-counter medications. Begins the month after confirmation of heartbeat.

$300 / month

Insured surrogate bonus

Added to your base compensation if your own health insurance covers the pregnancy.

$6,000 added to base

Additional Compensation

Pregnancy clothing allowance

Typically $1,000

Twin or multiple pregnancy bonus

$10,000 per additional fetus

C-section fee

$7,000 additional

Lost wages — you and your spouse/partner

For appointments and any doctor-ordered bed rest.

Reimbursed

Housekeeping during doctor-ordered bed rest

Reimbursed

Contingency Fees

Invasive procedures fee

$1,500

Medical termination or selective reduction

$2,000

Dropped cycle or mock cycle

In addition to the start-of-meds fee.

+$500

Travel — Always Paid BEFORE You Travel

  • Mileage, airfare, hotel, parking, tolls, and rideshare
  • Food allowance on long travel days
  • Pet boarding for overnight travel
  • Additional childcare for surrogacy-related appointments
  • Companion travel expenses for embryo transfer

Insurance — Paid by the Intended Parents, for Your Benefit

  • Health insurance arranged if yours can't be used. Medicaid is never used in our matches.
  • $750,000 life insurance policy for the duration of your pregnancy.
  • Independent legal counsel paid for by the intended parents, so your contract is reviewed by an attorney representing only you.

YOU NEVER GO OUT OF POCKET. EVER.

Every approved expense is paid before you travel — never after. You are never expected to front costs and wait for reimbursement. This is a fundamental commitment we make to every surrogate.

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