Compensation
Based on SurroScore's research across 200+ active US surrogacy programs
Base Comp
$48K–$53K
First-time to experienced
Monthly Allowance
$200/mo
During pregnancy
Life Insurance
$250K+
Paid by intended parents
🛡️ Life Insurance Included
👗 Maternity Clothing Allowance
🧠 Counseling Covered
🚗 Mileage Reimbursed
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| Base compensation (first-time) | $48,000–$50,000 |
| Experience bonus | +$5,000 per previous journey |
| Medical screening fee | $400 + travel expenses |
| Contract signing bonus | $500 |
| Cycle medication & transfer fee | $1,500 |
| Monthly expense allowance | $200/mo |
| Maternity clothing | $750 $1,000 for twins |
| Twins bonus | $5,000 |
| C-section fee | $2,000 |
| Life insurance | $250,000+ Minimum benefit for your family, paid by IPs |
| Lost wages | Actual amount (verified) |
| Spouse/partner lost wages | Actual amount (verified) |
| Childcare | Reimbursed |
| Travel & meals | Hotel + mileage + meals covered |
| Counseling | Covered (in-person or phone) |
| Legal fees | Independent attorney provided |
| Breast milk | Paid (details in contract) |
| Bed rest | Compensated (details in contract) |
Source: Southern Surrogacy website. Amounts reflect reported program details. Verify directly with the agency before making decisions.
How It Works
Base compensation is paid in monthly installments after pregnancy confirmation. Southern Surrogacy recognizes compensation is personal — surrogates may negotiate and adjust amounts. All surrogacy-related expenses (medical, legal, travel) are covered by intended parents.
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