How much do Surrogates get paid?

You deserve generous compensation for both your time and effort. Traditionally, surrogacy compensation has been a combination of a base amount, called base compensation, plus a variable benefits package. This arrangement can be confusing, especially when first looking into surrogacy because there's not a guarantee of the exact amount you'll receive for your generous contribution.As a Surrogate, you deserve generous compensation for both your time and effort. Traditionally, surrogacy compensation has been a combination of a base amount, called base compensation, plus a variable benefits package. This arrangement can be confusing, especially when first looking into surrogacy because there's not a guarantee of the exact amount you'll receive for your generous contribution.As a Surrogate, you deserve generous compensation for both your time and effort. Traditionally, surrogacy compensation has been a combination of a base amount, called base compensation, plus a variable benefits package. This arrangement can be confusing, especially when first looking into surrogacy because there's not a guarantee of the exact amount you'll receive for your generous contribution.

The compensation table to the left outlines the starting compensation for 1st-time Surrogates. Our Surrogates receive more, and it's clearly illustrated with a fixed compensation package than with a line item package. Surrogates are also paid more upfront during the beginning of their journey with this structure. Because your compensation is predefined and not on reimbursements, there is less tedious paperwork. This structure eliminates the need for submitting miscellaneous expenses such as childcare, mileage, pay stubs, and instead, we pay you, and then you can directly take care of those expenses. Our Intended Parents also like this compensation more because it’s straightforward – they know up front exactly what they will be paying and can plan accordingly.

We believe that you should have a clear understanding of your financial opportunities from the start. We provide a desirable flat-rate compensation structure that is easy to understand, and we are 100% transparent about how much we pay. Below we’ll outline the distribution.

 Our compensation structure is structured to reward you both before you are pregnant and once on your journey. With Physician's Surrogacy, you can earn $11,000 before you are even pregnant. There are bonuses for important milestones – such as medical clearance, legal contract signing, and the embryo transfer. You will also receive a monthly payment, which is called your pre-pregnancy benefits. $10,000 of your total compensation will be set aside for pre-pregnancy payments. Anything that you don't receive before you're pregnant will transfer to your pregnancy benefit.

 Your pregnancy compensation is divided into equal lump sum monthly payments, starting with the first month you receive confirmation of pregnancy (COP). The payments average typically between $4000 and $6000 or more each month, allowing you to plan for what you will receive and how you will spend it. Compensation depends on a variety of factors; once you complete your application, the intake coordinator will outline your specific compensation, helping you understand your benefits and financially plan. They can even show you ways to increase your earnings.

 All funds related to your surrogacy are held in a trust account that is managed by an experienced law firm or escrow company so that all monies due to you for your Surrogate compensation are secured and paid on time. Before you start your process, the Intended Parents will deposit all of your compensation into this escrow account, so you are comfortable knowing the money is there. You will receive everything precisely as it is outlined in your contract. All financial matters will be handled by the surrogacy agency and the escrow company, removing this component from your relationship with the Intended Parents.