Generous Compensation for Surrogates

The simple truth is that you should have dual motivations in signing up to be a surrogate. If we’re being honest, most surrogates would not agree to do this for free. That’s ok! Surrogacy involves a lot of time, energy, and some significant risks. We believe strongly that you should be compensated fairly for the disruption to your daily life, discomfort of medical procedures, and risks to your health and well-being.

But at the same time, if you are not motivated to help other people build their family, the compensation will likely not be “worth it” on its own. The process can sometimes take a couple of years from start to finish and it’s that special and unique relationship with your intended parents that will keep you inspired and determined.

Compensation

You have control over your own compensation package, but surrogates can generally expect total compensation from $55,000 to over $75,000. Many agencies make inflated promises that hide the fine print, but we believe in complete transparency.

As a surrogate, you can make some of your own wishes come true—like starting a college fund for your kids, putting a downpayment on a home, or taking a nice vacation—all while helping others achieve their dreams.

See Detailed Compensation Sheet (PDF)

Summary of Default Compensation*

Total Anticipated Compensation: $55,000 – $75,000+

Type	Amount	Notes
Base Compensation: $50,000 – $60,000+
Base compensation	$50,000 – $60,000+	The actual amount depends on your experience as a surrogate but does not depend on your location or employment status.
Additional Compensation: $7,500 approx.
Monthly expense allowance	$3,900	This allowance of $300 per month ($350 for multiples) runs from the month you sign the contract through one month postpartum (typically about 13 months). The allowance covers incidental expenses like: travel to local doctors’ appointments, parking, FedEx, non-prescription medications, and childcare unrelated to doctor-ordered bed rest.
Medical clearance bonus	$500	Paid when the fertility clinic gives full clearance.
Legal clearance bonus	$500	Paid when contracts are fully executed.
Medication start fee	$500	Per cycle. Paid in addition to your base compensation.
Embryo transfer fee	$1,000	Per transfer attempt. Paid in addition to your base compensation.
Maternity clothing allowance	$750 (singleton) or $1,000 (multiples)	This is automatically disbursed, even if you still have maternity clothes from your own pregnancies.
Automatic housekeeping fees	$800	We automatically disburse $500 at gestational week 34 and another $300 at delivery to help your postpartum recovery, even if you choose not to spend it on housekeeping.
Potential Compensation: $0 to $40,000 approx.
Multiples fee	$10,000	Per additional fetus
Termination or reduction fee	$1,500
Invasive procedures fee	$750	Includes amniocentesis (per needle), ERA testing, polyp removal, CVS, D&C, and cerclage
C-Section fee	$5,000	$2,500 if repeat c-section
Ectopic pregnancy surgery	$1,000	$500 if chemical ectopic (no surgery required)
Mock cycle fee	$500
Cancelled cycle fee	$500	If medications started
Loss of uterus	$10,000	$5,000 if partial loss
Loss of ovary/tube	$2,500 each
Breast milk fees	$350 per week	Plus supplies and shipping costs
Lost wages	Variable	Lost wages are based on your employment status and net earnings. There is no cap on the lost wages that can be paid out for you, but they are only paid out as needed for physician-ordered bed rest, required doctor’s visits, travel, and hospital stays. Lost wages are paid for postpartum recovery up to six (6) weeks for vaginal delivery and eight (8) weeks for c-section with no physician’s order required. Lost wages for your spouse/partner are available based on their employment status and net wages, but are capped at 10 days total.
Childcare expenses	Up to $150 per day	This is paid out as needed for physician-ordered bed rest, long-distance travel, hospital stays, and postpartum recovery.
Pet boarding	Up to $40 per day	This is paid out as needed for physician-ordered bed rest, long-distance travel, hospital stays, and postpartum recovery.
Potential housekeeping fees	$80 per week	This covers physician-ordered bed rest prior to gestational week 34. Housekeeping payments after week 34 are paid automatically as noted above.
Pregnancy support expenses	Up to $2,500	Paid at cost and available for birth doula, other doula services, chiropractic services, prenatal massage, acupuncture, and other alternative medicines or pregnancy support services.

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Brownstone Surrogacy is licensed as a surrogacy matching program by the New York State Department of Health. Our license number is GS221023. We are proud to be among the few agencies licensed by a governmental regulator.

“Gestation is a marvel, no matter how it is accomplished. But gestation isn’t the real magic. Love is the magic. Love is the only magic.” – Early: An Intimate History of Premature Birth and What It Teaches Us About Being Human by Sarah DiGregorio