Highest paying surrogacy agencies offer incredible opportunities for those looking to embark on a surrogacy journey. At Los Angeles Surrogacy, we experience the different stages of a surrogacy journey every single day. The strong friendships formed between surrogate mothers and intended parents, the excitement at each new pregnancy trimester, and the unmatched joy of bringing life into the world are what fuel our passion. It’s why we, along with our surrogates, do what we do.
However, we understand that the surrogate compensation can be an additional motivator and an important part of keeping a surrogate happy and healthy. We don’t take this lightly and always ensure our surrogates are fairly compensated for their commitment to their own, and the unborn baby’s, health and wellness.
Though we pride ourselves on advocating for our surrogates and their payment, we are aware that there are many surrogacy sites online claiming to pay crazy high amounts to surrogate mothers. Logically, you may find yourself applying to these sites over others that are not promising as high of a paycheck.
So what is the reality behind these numbers? Can they really pull through and pay you what they say they can?
The Highest Paying Surrogacy Agency: The Reality
By now you have done your basic research and know that surrogates are in high and increasing demand. The job is not for everyone, and there are many intended parents waiting on their perfect match to help them grow their families.
You also know that the rewards for being a surrogate include the lifelong joy of knowing you brought a miracle into an individual or couple’s life, and a pretty good base paycheck with added benefits.
Any good surrogate knows that you never take this job for the compensation, and any good surrogacy agency team member knows that an agency cannot (for legal reasons) work with women who are solely money-motivated. However, money is an important part of the game of life, and making more money is never a bad thing.
So, when you see an ad saying “Make $500,000 As A Surrogate!” why wouldn’t you click it?
These ad headlines are clickbait. Clickbait is content that is meant to attract attention and get clicks, only for the clicker to find out later that it was not upfront with the truth. These six-figure numbers do not tell the whole story.
Though we hesitate to use the word “scam,” as these numbers do hold a small amount of truth and they are not usually trying to take away any money from you, these made-up numbers are meant to peak your interest only for you to find out later that you’ll be receiving less than a tenth of what was promised.
The Misleading Calculations
Most six-figure compensation numbers include the upfront payment and reimbursement of necessary expenses. For example, the cost of IVF and surrogacy insurance alone can average over $100,000. Some of these numbers even include the agency fee that intended parents pay for agency services – and they will argue that it’s part of your paycheck because the agency is advocating for you, too. This is not a paycheck that you can spend on whatever you want – it’s not even a paycheck that you will ever see!
The surrogates who receive the best payment work with international cases. Their intended parent partners live outside of the United States, and the surrogate may never meet them or even speak their language. The scenario can deprive the surrogate mother of a lifelong friendship, shared excitement at each milestone, and the feeling of having teammates at your side each step of the way. In these cases, surrogates must decide whether the money or the experience is worth more to them.
At the end of the day, if you subtract all of the upfront expenses and subsequent reimbursements, you will realize that the base compensation is actually the same as what Los Angeles Surrogacy offers our surrogates. This number can range between $30,000-$80,000 and is based on things like:
- If the surrogate is carrying multiples (ex. twins or triplets)
- If the surrogate will have a C-section (a surgical procedure)
- If the surrogate works with international intended parents
- If the surrogate is required to travel for appointments or meetings
Before making your decision on which surrogacy agency you want to work with – and definitely before signing any contracts – be sure you are partnering with a team that you can trust with your money. We highly recommend meeting with your agency in person and reviewing your payments in your initial meeting.
Why You Should Work With Los Angeles Surrogacy Instead
First and foremost, Los Angeles Surrogacy is upfront and honest about everything, especially about what you are going to be paid. We discuss your payment schedule in detail alongside your other benefits, what will be reimbursed to you, and what will come out of your own pocket (if anything).
We also assist you with scheduling, legalities, and negotiating anything that will make you more comfortable. You will develop a personal relationship with your case manager and will receive personalized care with as much communication as you like. We also offer mental health services for our surrogates who wish to receive them.
Los Angeles Surrogacy can work with surrogates in almost any state within the United States (where surrogacy is legal), and we can work with intended parents almost anywhere – including many countries outside of the US. We believe anyone trying to pursue surrogacy should feel safe in their journey knowing they are being fairly compensated, receiving the best medical treatment, and working with a teammate by their side who is advocating for them.
All in all, we care about every woman trying to begin their journey with surrogacy. Even if you do not end up choosing to work with Los Angeles Surrogacy, we would not wish the highest paying surrogacy scam on anyone. Don’t fall for the clickbait.
Choose an agency that has your best interest at heart.
Curious about becoming a surrogate? Contact us here and let us answer your questions.