Most surrogate mothers share with us that they did not apply to
be a surrogate for the money. While the compensation helps support their emotional, physical and mental dedication to the surrogacy journey, surrogates carry a baby for intended parents because they truly want to help others.
As a surrogate, you have the opportunity to
earn between $50,000 and $60,000 in payments and benefits. Surrogate mothers are paid a base fee of between $30,000-$40,000, plus additional compensation and benefits for milestones along their journey.
How much you will make as a surrogate will depend on a few criteria: the state you live in, if you have insurance, and if you're an experienced gestational carrier.
In Florida, surrogate mothers are compensated a base fee of $40,000. Florida is a "high-demand state" for surrogates, due to its favorable location to airports and clinics.
Calculate your surrogate pay with our surrogate compensation calculator.
Surrogate payments are made monthly, and surrogate mothers start earning compensation and benefits even before they are pregnant.