The gift of parenthood is priceless, and surrogates deserve to be valued for their selflessness in choosing to participate in a family-building journey. Though earning money is not the primary motivation for gestational carriers, how they are compensated is essential to understand before embarking on a journey for both the surrogate and intended parents alike.
At Hatch, we are the only agency in the United States to offer a truly all-inclusive package, covering medical and non-medical expenses with no surprises. Our Peace of Mind Program protects surrogates and intended parents against the most common financial pitfalls during a surrogacy journey.
This article breaks down how much surrogates make, additional perks and benefits, and how surrogates are compensated throughout the journey.
At Hatch, first-time gestational carriers can earn between $61,100 - $66,100+ depending on their state and other factors. Please keep in mind that this article speaks to estimates only. Compensation may vary depending on the specific circumstances. The Intended Parents pay all medical bills and insurance premiums.
Many of our Intended Parents want to work with surrogates residing in California due to the favorable surrogacy laws, making in-state compensation packages more competitive. For first-time surrogates, compensation for gestational carriers living in California starts at an estimated $66,100.
Click here for our detailed information about California surrogate compensation.
For surrogates outside of California, compensation remains comprehensive and competitive to balance the added travel expenses for the intended parents. At Hatch, we welcome surrogates from any surrogacy-friendly state and offer top compensation and travel expenses covered for the necessary trips and medical procedures throughout a journey. Out-of-state first-time surrogate compensation packages start at an estimated $61,100.
Click here for our detailed information about out-of-state surrogate compensation.
Regardless if the gestational carrier is living in California or another surrogacy-friendly state, a Hatch surrogate receives an additional $10,000 for each successful journey.
No two surrogates are alike, and Hatch’s compensation packages are designed to be all-encompassing for your needs. Let’s cover what you can expect as compensation for your time as a surrogate and other expenses and benefits that may arise.
We are proud to offer one of the most comprehensive compensation packages in the field, along with gifts throughout the pregnancy to make your experience more comfortable, including in-house meals, pregnancy support items, a gift of $1,000 for your children’s education, and a post-pregnancy vacation for your family. We love to spoil our surrogates! See benefits for Hatch surrogates below:
Surrogates are paid before, after, and throughout the duration of the journey so they can focus solely on having a healthy pregnancy.
Starting on the 1st or 15th of the month after the 2nd confirmed heartbeat, first-time Hatch surrogates residing in California are typically paid out in monthly increments, as determined per your contract, with the remainder of the first-time CA surrogate fee of $50,000 administered at birth. Surrogates carrying twins will receive an additional $10,000 for the twin pregnancy.
Hatch surrogates also receive:
Generally, your spouse gets anywhere from 7-10 days of lost wages to take when they want throughout the entire pregnancy. Most take one or two days for the transfer and a couple for the birth—the spouse’s lost wages cap at $2,500. $500,000 life insurance policy paid for by Intended Parents, designated for surrogate’s beneficiary.
Click here for our detailed information about California surrogate compensation.
Starting on the 1st or 15th of the month after the 2nd confirmed heartbeat, first-time Hatch surrogates residing in surrogacy-friendly states other than California are typically paid out in monthly increments, as determined per your contract, with the remainder of the first-time surrogate fee of $45,000 administered at birth. Surrogates carrying twins will receive an additional $10,000 for the twin pregnancy.
Hatch surrogates also receive:
Generally, your spouse gets anywhere from 7-10 days of lost wages to take when they want throughout the entire pregnancy. Most take one or two days for the transfer and a couple for the birth—the spouse’s lost wages cap at $2,500. $500,000 life insurance policy paid for by Intended Parents, designated for surrogate’s beneficiary.
Click here for our detailed information about out-of-state surrogate compensation.
If you're interested in becoming a surrogate with Hatch, you can read our surrogate qualifications to see if you qualify. If you believe you would make an excellent gestational surrogate, we encourage you to take the leap and apply. We look forward to building families together!
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