This Is How Much Surrogates Get Paid in California

California remains the number one state in the United States for intended parents to start their surrogacy journey. Because of high demand for women in California to carry a child for someone, surrogates are being generously compensated for their role in the process.

Surrogate mother pay in California

Based on our data, the average base pay in California is $41,000 for first-time surrogates. The surrogate base fee covers the minimum compensation for first time surrogates, carrying a singleton. This amount is usually paid in monthly installments throughout the surrogacy process, once a pregnancy is confirmed. In California surrogates are often paid more than in other states. 

Highest paying surrogacy agencies in California

Our research includes a ranking of over 60 surrogacy agencies in California by their base compensation. Agencies might set the final compensation higher or lower, depending on individual circumstances of the surrogate. Some agencies allow surrogates to set their own base compensation. The highest paying agencies in California for first-time surrogates are Surrogate Parenting Services ($58,000), ISC Surrogacy Center ($55,000) and The Egg Donor & Surrogacy Program ($52,000).

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