What is the anticipated compensation a Surrogate would receive?
Varying slightly between agencies, a Surrogate’s average compensation package can range from $24,000 up to $40,000 and sometimes beyond depending if someone has previous surrogate experience. This may or may not include additional fees for procedures, expense reimbursements or lost wages. Many agencies are controlled by what is industry standard in their immediate area and in order to stay reasonably competitive, they offer the same fee structures as what other agencies provide. Some agencies provide their surrogates with much less even though their agency fees to the parent(s) are on the higher range. So do your research on this topic too. Surrogate’s, are wonderful women who in our opinion, have the most difficult job in the over all process. It’s not just a matter of carrying a child for someone. A Surrogate must undergo far more physical changes and risks than she might encounter in any of her own pregnancies. With the medications involved, injections, the IVF procedures, a greater
