Surrogate Compensation

Surrogates earn at least $49,000!

Surrogates are compensated for their time, discomfort, and the medical risks they undertake during the pregnancy and delivery. You will also receive additional compensation for any additional medical procedures you undergo. In addition to your compensation, you will also be reimbursed for any out-of-pocket expenses incurred in carrying out your responsibilities as a surrogate, which may include co-pays, mileage, lost wages, etc.

NY Surrogacy Center - Pregnant Surrogate
CategoryAmount
Base Compensation$45,000+ for first time surrogates (higher for experienced surrogates)

  • $2,500 upon embryo transfer
  • $4,000 upon confirmation of pregnancy
  • Remainder paid in 8 monthly installments
Bonus Compensation
  • $1,500 Medical & Psych Clearance Fee
  • $2,000 Legal Clearance Fee
  • $500 Medication Start Fee
Maternity Clothes$1,000
Allowance$250 per month
Medical Procedures
  • Additional embryo transfer – $1,000
  • Mock cycle – $500
  • Cancelled cycle – $500
  • Amniocentesis (per incident) – $500
  • Chorionic villus sampling (per incident) – $500
  • Cervical cerclage – $500
  • Chemical ectopic pregnancy – $250
  • Surgical ectopic pregnancy – $1,000
  • Dilation and curettage (resulting from miscarriage) – $500
  • Selective reduction (in compliance with agreement) – $1,000
  • Abortion (in compliance with agreement) – $2,000
  • C-section – $2,500
  • Partial Hysterectomy – $5,000
  • Total Hysterectomy – $10,000
Breast Milk$200 per week plus cost of shipping, equipment, and supplies
Housekeeping and Meal PreparationUp to $150 bi-weekly

The intended parents will also be responsible for paying for your legal fees, child care expenses and lost wages necessary to carry out your surrogate responsibilities, life insurance, disability insurance, health insurance, all medical expenses and all fees and expenses associated with the screenings.

NYSC also treats our surrogates to a Pamper Package which includes a third trimester prenatal massage, surrogate gift package, and other treats throughout the pregnancy!

Base Compensation – $45,000+ for first time surrogates (higher for experienced surrogates)

  • $2,500 upon embryo transfer
  • $4,000 upon confirmation of pregnancy
  • Remainder paid in 8 monthly installments

Bonus Compensation

  • $1,500 Medical & Psych Clearance Fee
  • $2,000 Legal Clearance Fee
  • $500 Medication Start Fee

Maternity clothes – $1,000

Allowance – $250 per month

Compensation for Medical Procedures:

  • Additional embryo transfer – $1,000
  • Mock cycle – $500
  • Cancelled cycle – $500
  • Amniocentesis (per incident) – $500
  • Chorionic villus sampling (per incident) – $500
  • Cervical cerclage – $500
  • Chemical ectopic pregnancy – $250
  • Surgical ectopic pregnancy – $1,000
  • Dilation and curettage (resulting from miscarriage) – $500
  • Selective reduction (in compliance with agreement) – $1,000
  • Abortion (in compliance with agreement) – $2,000
  • C-section – $2,500
  • Partial Hysterectomy – $5,000
  • Total Hysterectomy – $10,000

Breast Milk – $200 per week plus cost of shipping, equipment, and supplies

Housekeeping and Meal Preparation – Up to $150 bi-weekly

The intended parents will also be responsible for paying for your legal fees, child care expenses and lost wages necessary to carry out your surrogate responsibilities, life insurance, disability insurance, health insurance, all medical expenses and all fees and expenses associated with the screenings.

NYSC also treats our surrogates to a Pamper Package which includes a third trimester prenatal massage, surrogate gift package, and other treats throughout the pregnancy!