How Much Do Surrogates Make in Chula Vista?

As a surrogate, you can earn top-tier compensation for your choice to open the door to parenthood.

 

Chula Vista can be roughly translated from Spanish as “beautiful view.” You can give intended parents a new outlook on life by becoming a surrogate and giving them the gift of parenthood.

As a surrogate mother, you can get paid $55,000-$110,000. That money can be used to pay bills, provide for your family or whatever else you need it for, our surrogate compensation in Chula Vista can help put your family’s future on the right foot moving forward. 

"Because I was a surrogate, I feel like I’m a superhero."

- Alessandra,

a surrogate mother

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How Much Do Surrogates Make in Chula Vista?

As a surrogate mother, you can be paid $55,000-$110,000.

We believe that you should receive the best surrogate compensation possible when you open the door to parenthood for those who can’t experience it otherwise. That’s why we’re the highest-paying surrogacy agency.

Surrogate pay in Chula Vista is specific to each surrogate’s situation; your pay is determined by:

  • Experience
  • Income
  • Cost of living

Becoming a surrogate changes lives. It means a brighter future for the intended parents you choose, your family and you. Get the support you deserve by working with us.

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What’s Included in Surrogate Pay?

As the highest-paying surrogacy agency, not only do we offer above-average surrogate pay in Chula Vista, butwe cover all surrogacy and pregnancy-related costs too. The last thing you should have to worry about is finances which is why we cover any additional expenses.

Your surrogate compensation breakdown consists of those two parts mentioned above, your base pay for surrogate pregnancy and additional expenses:

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Total Compensation:

$50,000 - $110,000+

What's Included:
Base Pay
Think of base pay like your surrogate salary. This payment is deposited monthly once a pregnancy is confirmed, and it is entirely yours to use however you choose!
Pre-Pregnancy Payments:
  • Monthly Allowance
  • Start of Medications Bonus
  • Mock Cycle Payment
  • Travel Expenses
  • Signing Bonus
  • Social Work Screening Bonus
  • Medical Screening Bonus
Pregnancy Payments:
  • Start of Base Pay
  • Transfer Payment
  • Maternity Clothes
  • 3rd Trimester Self Care
  • Medical Procedures Bonus
  • C-Section Payment (if required)
  • Multiples Bonus
  • Bed Rest Coverage
Post-Pregnancy Payments:
  • Post-Pregnancy Self Care
  • Pumping Breast Milk (if agreed upon)
  • Counseling Costs (if needed)
  • Lost Wages
  • Spouse Lost Wages
Additional Benefits:
  • Personal Gifts
  • Referral Bonus
  • Life Insurance & Complications Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Housekeeping Payments
  • Family Meal Payments

The Highest-Paying Surrogacy Agencies in Chula Vista

 

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When it comes to which surrogacy agency pays the most, we’ll make it an easy decision for you. Not only do we offer the best pay, but you’ll also work with the best intended parents while getting personalized service and support.

We have the best surrogate pay in Chula Vista, whether you are earning experienced surrogate compensation or first-time surrogate compensation.

Your commitment of time and energy to creating families for those who haven’t been able to themselves deserves a surrogacy agency that appreciates that commitment. That’s why we offer the best pay on the market.

Here are some local agencies that have the best surrogate compensation:

AgencyCompensation Range (in USD)
American Surrogacy$55,000$110,000
Giving Tree SurrogacyDid not disclose$85,000
Family Tree Surrogacy CenterDid not disclose$80,000

Contact us today to get more free information about how to become the highest-paid surrogate.

How to Become a Paid Surrogate in Chula Vista [5 Steps]

Step 1: Contact Us
 

You can easily apply to become a surrogate right now. It’s a simple form and takes just a few minutes to complete. 

Step 2: Complete the Screening Process
 

Once you meet our basic requirements, the screening process comes next. This screening process is designed with your safety in mind, ensuring you can become a surrogate without complications. 

The last thing you need during this process is more steps and screenings to learn how to become a surrogate. That’s why we’ve made our application and screening process to be as smooth and straightforward as possible.

 

Step 3: Find the Best Intended Parents And Draft a Legal Contract
 

This is one of the biggest decisions you will make as a surrogate. Finding the perfect match may seem daunting at first, but we’ve got decades of experience with creating families and can help you identify what matters most to you.

Once you find a match, you’ll both need separate legal representation for a surrogacy contract. This legal contract is designed to protect the rights and interests of both you and the intended parents. It outlines what the journey will look like and determines things like surrogate pay.

Both parties must sign the contract before the medical side of surrogacy can begin.  

 

Step 4: Prepare for the Embryo Transfer
 

After taking a regimen of fertility medications to prepare your body for pregnancy, you’ll undergo the embryo transfer procedure. 

The embryo transferred to your uterus will be created using eggs from the intended mother and sperm from the intended father. 

When a pregnancy is confirmed, you’ll start receiving your base pay for surrogate pregnancy.  

 

Step 5: Give the Gift of Parenthood
 

You can return home knowing you’ve changed lives. You can use your surrogate compensation to better the lives of you and your family while knowing you’ll always be a part of a family’s story. 

Use this form to learn more about the steps you need to take to get paid to be a surrogate in Chula Vista.

Our Office in California

As a national surrogacy agency, we’ve got offices around the country. You can stop into any one of our six convenient in California to learn more about how to become a paid surrogate.

Near  You

Carlsbad

2815 Jefferson Street #301

Carlsbad, CA 92008

Newport Beach

4695 Macarthur Ct

Floor 11, Suite B

Newport Beach, CA 92660

Central Valley

Fresno

7257 N Maple Ave

Suite 101B

Fresno, CA 93720

Modesto

1120 Tully Road

Modesto, CA 95350

Central Coast

San Luis Obispo

1540 Marsh Street

Suite 130

San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Northern California

Sacramento

9700 Business Park Drive

Suite 402

Sacramento, CA 95827

What You Can Gain with Our Surrogacy Program

Surrogacy with us gives you more than just the best pay. It brings a wealth of emotional benefits too. Surrogacy with us means:

  • A sense of purpose
  • Learning more about yourself
  • A chance to form lasting bonds
  • And much more

Get the Support You Deserve

 

Other Things to Know About Becoming a Surrogate in Chula Vista

Surrogacy Laws and Legal Professionals

When it comes to surrogacy, California is one of the most surrogate-friendly states. Gestational surrogacy officially became legal in 2013.

Traditional surrogacy is also allowed but there are still more legal and emotional considerations that you need to take into account.

In terms of compensation and getting paid to be a surrogate in Chula Vista, there are no restrictions on compensation. California is one of the states that offer the highest surrogate pay. Here are some local legal professionals you can contact:

  • Genesis Family Law (Chula Vista, San Diego): Attorneys Leslie L. Abrigo and Colleen A. Warren have more than 35 years of combined experience; both are California Bar Board Certified Family Law Specialists. Their Chula Vista office has the only Spanish-speaking family law specialists in the south bay of San Diego county.
  • Contreras Law Firm (San Diego): Partner Anna S. Encinias leads the family law department and is recognized by the State Bar of California as a Certified Family Law Specialist, a distinction held by only a small fraction of attorneys in the state.
  • The Law Office of Erin C. O’Kane, Esq. (Poway): The Law Office of Erin C. O'Kane, Esq. practices exclusively in the areas of third-party reproduction and family formation.
  • Klein Fertility Law (San Diego): Klein Fertility Law is focused exclusively on fertility law with expert experience in the areas of surrogacy law, egg donor law, family law and more

Surrogacy Medical Professionals in Chula Vista

Knowing what your medical options are when it comes to that stage in the surrogacy process can be nerve-wracking. But we’ve got a network of experienced medical professionals we can recommend to you as well as a list of local options you can explore yourself.

Fertility Clinics

  • Kamali OBGYN (Chula Vista): Dr. Ray P. Kamali is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist serving the San Diego and southern San Diego regions.
  • Fertility Institute of San Diego (San Diego): The Fertility Institute of San Diego is a member of The Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (SREI). Membership in SREI is strictly limited to physicians who have been certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Reproductive Wellness Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine (San Diego): Reproductive Wellness provides fertility treatment that balances reproductive health to individuals in Chula Vista trying to get pregnant through IVF. They blend oriental medicine with Western science with fertility acupuncture therapy tailored to the client.
  • San Diego Fertility Center (San Diego, Temecula): San Diego Fertility Center's Del Mar location is CAP-accredited (College of American Pathologists), a state-of-the-art IVF laboratory and a state-of-the-art surgical center that is AAAHC-accredited (Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care) and MediCal certified.
  • Reproductive Partners Fertility Center – San Diego (La Jolla): Reproductive Partners Fertility Center – San Diego is a member of the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART), the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (SREI) and the Infertility Center of Excellence (COE) with lab accreditations from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)

Hospitals

  • Sharp Chula Vista Center for Women & Newborns (Chula Vista): Sharp Chula Vista has been welcoming newborns into the world for nearly 30 years. They are the largest provider of health care services for women and infants in South San Diego.
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas (Encinitas): Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas is the first San Diego hospital to be designated a Baby-Friendly facility by UNICEF and the World Health Organization.
  • Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns (San Diego): With another convenient local location as part of the Sharp HealthCare network, they specialize in OBGYN, childbirth and newborn care that covers everything you and your baby need.
  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital for Women & Newborns (La Mesa): Sharp Grossmont Hospital for Women & Newborns was named to Newsweek’s Best Maternity Hospital List as one of the top U.S. hospitals for quality, safety and exceptional care. They rank in the top 10% of hospitals for patient satisfaction in maternal and infant health.

 

FAQs About Surrogate Compensation in Chula Vista

Why Should Surrogates Get Paid?

As a surrogate, you’re changing someone’s life. Being the missing key to unlocking parenthood for the intended parents deserves the best compensation.

We offer the best pay to recognize your dedication and willingness to step up to the plate for others. We see your compassion.

What State Pays the Most for Surrogacy?

There are many things that impact what goes into surrogate pay. When it comes to making the most, the agency you work with, your experience and your location can all factor into what state pays the most. California is one of the highest-paying states for surrogacy.

Do Surrogates Get Paid Monthly?

Yes, surrogates get paid monthly. These payments only begin once a pregnancy is confirmed. In addition to the base pay, surrogates also receive a monthly stipend for any out-of-pocket expenses that arise. You are never responsible for surrogacy- or pregnancy-related costs.

How Much Do Surrogates Make for Twins?

Becoming a surrogate with us means you earn $10,000 for twins. We do not pay you per baby you carry, but rather for the dedication and time you’re investing by carrying multiple babies. That’s why we offer $5,000 per multiple.

Do Surrogates Get Maternity Leave in Chula Vista?

Yes, you get maternity leave in Chula Vista when you become a surrogate. The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) entitles you to 12 weeks of unpaid leave

California has the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), this law gives eligible employees up to 12 weeks of paid or unpaid job-protected leave for 12 months.

If you lose any wages as a result of your surrogacy, we’ll reimburse you for them.

Do Surrogates Get Paid if They Miscarry?

As a surrogate, you are paid if you miscarry. Payments are only distributed as long as you are pregnant. If a miscarriage occurs two months into the process, you will be paid for two months.

The surrogacy contract drafted between you and the intended parents will usually outline what comes next. If you and the intended parents decide to try again, then you will have to have a pregnancy confirmed before payments begin.

Do Surrogates Have to Pay Taxes in Chula Vista?

Yes, you have to pay taxes in Chula Vista. You deserve to be paid as a surrogate and the compensation for the service you’re doing to help others experience parenthood can be taxed.

The third-party escrow service we partner with will send you a 1099 form around tax season. Even if you don’t receive a 1099 form that doesn’t mean your income is tax free.

You should contact a local tax accountant to ensure you have the tax forms you need.