The amount of compensation a Giving Angel Surrogate Mother receives, has several factors to consider. To provide you a better idea of what to expect to be paid during your surrogacy journey, we have listed a few details of what’s considered when negotiating your compensation amount.
The average base pay for a first time surrogate can range between $35-45k, and the money is paid in monthly installments throughout the entirety of your journey, once you have signed contracts with your prospect parents. For many surrogates, this compensation allows them to move toward a financial, educations, or familial goal. For example, many women may utilize their compensation to put a down payment on a new home, assist with paying off their student loans & other debt, continue their education, or even begin a savings account for their children’s education and more.
In choosing to become a surrogate, you are giving your time and effort to help another family come into existence. You shouldn’t be required to give financially, too, which is why your chosen intended parents will cover your expenses throughout the process.
As a surrogate, all of your expenses will be covered by the intended parents — everything from your screening costs to your medical procedures to your legal expenses. In addition, you’ll receive a monthly payment that covers your pregnancy-related costs. Your base compensation, will be decided upon early in the surrogacy process and outlined in your legal contract.

The monthly allowance that you’ll receive will usually cover:

•   Local travel for doctor’s appointments
•   Meals
•   Telephone calls
•   Prenatal vitamins and other health supplies
•   Insurance co-pays
•   And other miscellaneous pregnancy expenses

In addition to these pregnancy-related expenses, you’ll also receive surrogate mother compensation that covers a maternity clothing allowance, childcare, and any lost wages you and your spouse (if applicable) incurred from missing work for surrogacy appointments. Any medical costs not covered by your insurance will be paid for by the intended parents and, depending on your contract, certain elements of the surrogacy medical process may allow for additional surrogate mother pay.