Estimate Your Surrogate Compensation

See a realistic compensation range based on your location, experience, insurance, and journey details.

Country
Surrogate experience
Surrogacy type

Gestational: no genetic link to the child. Traditional: uses your own egg

Pregnancy type

Carrying multiples typically increases compensation due to added medical risk and longer recovery.

Compensation structure

Base + expenses: a fixed fee plus reimbursed costs. Reimbursements only: expenses covered, no additional fee.

Matching approach

Independent matching may increase estimated compensation by $3k-$8k.

Estimated compensation

TypicalHigher range
Base compensation
$47,000
$62,000
Medical expenses
$3,000
$8,000
Lost wages
$5,000
$12,000
Travel
Maternity clothing
Childcare
Wellness & misc expenses
Total$61,000$96,000
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Estimated range only, not a quote. Actual costs will vary based on your specific situation and provider.

Typical compensation ranges

These tables use the same compensation model as the calculator above. Use the interactive tool to change pregnancy type, surrogacy type, and matching approach.

Typical U.S. surrogate compensation by state

Gestational surrogacy, singleton pregnancy, and independent matching. Experienced ranges include the model's experience adjustment. Totals include typical expenses.

Typical U.S. surrogate compensation by state. Gestational surrogacy, singleton pregnancy, and independent matching. Experienced ranges include the model's experience adjustment. Totals include typical expenses.
StateFirst-time surrogateExperienced surrogate
Alabama$54,000 – $89,000$64,000 – $114,000
Alaska$67,000 – $103,000$77,000 – $128,000
Arizona$62,000 – $97,000$72,000 – $122,000
Arkansas$54,000 – $89,000$64,000 – $114,000
California$77,000 – $117,000$87,000 – $142,000
Colorado$69,000 – $105,000$79,000 – $130,000
Connecticut$69,000 – $105,000$79,000 – $130,000
Delaware$62,000 – $97,000$72,000 – $122,000
Florida$63,000 – $99,000$73,000 – $124,000
Georgia$61,000 – $96,000$71,000 – $121,000
Hawaii$72,000 – $107,000$82,000 – $132,000
Idaho$55,000 – $90,000$65,000 – $115,000
Illinois$67,000 – $103,000$77,000 – $128,000
Indiana$57,000 – $92,000$67,000 – $117,000
Iowa$55,000 – $90,000$65,000 – $115,000
Kansas$55,000 – $90,000$65,000 – $115,000
Kentucky$55,000 – $90,000$65,000 – $115,000
Louisiana$59,000 – $94,000$69,000 – $119,000
Maine$61,000 – $96,000$71,000 – $121,000
Maryland$63,000 – $99,000$73,000 – $124,000
Massachusetts$70,000 – $106,000$80,000 – $131,000
Michigan$60,000 – $95,000$70,000 – $120,000
Minnesota$61,000 – $96,000$71,000 – $121,000
Mississippi$54,000 – $89,000$64,000 – $114,000
Missouri$56,000 – $91,000$66,000 – $116,000
Montana$55,000 – $90,000$65,000 – $115,000
Nebraska$55,000 – $90,000$65,000 – $115,000
Nevada$63,000 – $98,000$73,000 – $123,000
New Hampshire$67,000 – $103,000$77,000 – $128,000
New Jersey$69,000 – $105,000$79,000 – $130,000
New Mexico$56,000 – $91,000$66,000 – $116,000
New York$75,000 – $114,000$85,000 – $139,000
North Carolina$61,000 – $96,000$71,000 – $121,000
North Dakota$55,000 – $90,000$65,000 – $115,000
Ohio$60,000 – $95,000$70,000 – $120,000
Oklahoma$55,000 – $90,000$65,000 – $115,000
Oregon$67,000 – $103,000$77,000 – $128,000
Pennsylvania$62,000 – $97,000$72,000 – $122,000
Rhode Island$67,000 – $103,000$77,000 – $128,000
South Carolina$61,000 – $96,000$71,000 – $121,000
South Dakota$55,000 – $90,000$65,000 – $115,000
Tennessee$59,000 – $94,000$69,000 – $119,000
Texas$62,000 – $98,000$72,000 – $123,000
Utah$56,000 – $91,000$66,000 – $116,000
Vermont$61,000 – $96,000$71,000 – $121,000
Virginia$63,000 – $99,000$73,000 – $124,000
Washington$72,000 – $107,000$82,000 – $132,000
Washington D.C.$72,000 – $110,000$82,000 – $135,000
West Virginia$55,000 – $90,000$65,000 – $115,000
Wisconsin$60,000 – $95,000$70,000 – $120,000
Wyoming$55,000 – $90,000$65,000 – $115,000

Typical Canada surrogate reimbursement by province

Canadian reimbursement is expense-based. These ranges use independent matching for a singleton pregnancy. Experience does not change the model's provincial totals.

Typical Canada surrogate reimbursement by province. Canadian reimbursement is expense-based. These ranges use independent matching for a singleton pregnancy. Experience does not change the model's provincial totals.
ProvinceTypical range
AlbertaCA$21,000 – CA$38,000
British ColumbiaCA$21,000 – CA$40,000
ManitobaCA$18,000 – CA$35,000
New BrunswickCA$17,000 – CA$34,000
Nova ScotiaCA$17,000 – CA$34,000
OntarioCA$23,000 – CA$43,000
QuebecCA$18,000 – CA$36,000
SaskatchewanCA$17,000 – CA$34,000

Frequently asked questions

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First-time surrogates typically receive $45,000–$80,000 in total compensation, including base pay and additional allowances. Amounts vary by state and agency, with some programs offering around $40,000 and others considerably more.

Yes. Experienced surrogates generally earn more than first-time surrogates. Base compensation is often around $65,000–$90,000 or more, depending on the state, agency, and journey.

Expenses may include travel, maternity clothing, childcare, lost wages, and other surrogacy-related costs. What is covered depends on the journey and your agreement. In Canada, surrogates cannot be paid for carrying a pregnancy, but eligible expenses can be reimbursed.