How Much Do Surrogates Make in Washington D.C.?

Surrogate pay is an essential part of becoming a surrogate. You deserve the best pay possible for making dreams come true.

In Washington D.C., you can make $50,000 - $110,000+ in surrogate pay for making the dreams of intended parents come true.

We are the highest paying surrogacy agency in Washington D.C., because you’re giving someone the chance to have a baby they’ve waited so long for. You deserve to be compensated accordingly. Not only is this pay to acknowledge your heroism, it also allows you to become a hero for your family by financially investing in their future.

Contact us online to learn more about how much you could make in surrogate pay. We can’t wait to hear from you.

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How Much Do Surrogates Make in Washington D.C.?

As a surrogate in Washington D.C., you can make $50,000 - $110,000+ in surrogate pay. Your compensation package is determined by your level of experience with surrogacy, where you live and your current income. Surrogacy takes your time, energy and effort. You deserve to be compensated for making the dreams of the intended parents a reality.

We recognize the commitment you’re making by choosing surrogacy which is why our surrogate agency pays the most in Washington D.C.

Fill out our online form to learn more about our surrogate mother pay and why our surrogate compensation package is second to none.

What’s Included in Surrogate Pay in Washington D.C.?

By choosing this path, you are a hero. You deserve the utmost compensation. We appreciate and recognize the significance of your devotion to helping someone else have the family they’ve longed for.

Our surrogate compensation package is designed to alleviate any financial concerns during the surrogacy process. We offer a compensation package that covers all of your surrogacy- and pregnancy-related costs.

Your surrogate compensation breakdown can be broken down into two parts, base pay for surrogate pregnancy in Washington D.C. 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

 

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The remarkable service our surrogates provide by helping others embrace the profound joys of parenthood inspires us to be the highest-paying surrogacy agency.

Not only is the compensation we offer a reflection of the life-changing journey you’re embarking on for the intended parents, this surrogate pay can be put toward you and your family’s future.

AgencyCompensation Range (in USD)
American Surrogacy$50,000 - $110,000+
ConcieveAbilitiesDid not disclose-$72,000
ARTParenting$50,000-$65,000
Creative Family Connections$55,000-Did not disclose

Contact us through our online form to learn how to get the best surrogate compensation.

How to Become a Paid Surrogate in Washington D.C.? [6 Steps]

Step 1: Connect With Us

Surrogacy is a life-changing opportunity but it’s something only you can know is right for your situation.

From the moment you contact us, we’re committed to helping you.

Our application process is simplified to be as efficient as possible. You can complete our online application in just a few minutes.

Step 2: Complete the Screening Process

Once you meet our basic requirements, we’ll help you complete our surrogate screening. Our screening process is designed with your time and safety in mind. We reduce paperwork by 40% compared to other professionals, while also providing comprehensive evaluations that ensure you’re ready for the surrogacy process.

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Step 3: Find Intended Parents

Finding the perfect match for your surrogacy is a key part of the process. These are the parents that have made you want to commit to the surrogacy process. That’s not a decision to be made lightly.

We’ve got over 20 years of experience with surrogacy and can help you find the perfect intended parents.

Step 4: Draft a Legal Contract

Surrogacy requires the help of legal professionals to ensure that you and the intended parents’ rights are protected. Before the medical process can begin, a legal contract must be finalized to address any complications that may come up throughout the journey.

Step 5: Prepare for the Embryo Transfer

You’ll have our full support for the medical side of the surrogacy process. We can recommend experienced, medical professionals like fertility clinics or hospitals that can be there for every step of your surrogate pregnancy.

Once your surrogacy contract is signed, you’ll start a regimen of fertility medications to prepare your body for pregnancy. With IVF, mature eggs will be collected from the intended mother and fertilized using the intended father’s sperm. Once your fertility specialist has determined you’re ready, the embryo will be transferred to your uterus.  

When a pregnancy has been confirmed, you’ll start receiving your monthly base pay.

Step 6: Give the Gift of Parenthood

Surrogacy is a life-changing journey and being able to give the gift of parenthood to parents that may not have been able to conceive is an incredible act. You will always be part of their family story.

Get in touch with us by filling out our contact form to learn more about how to become a paid surrogate in Washington D.C.

What You Can Gain with Our Surrogacy Program

On top of receiving the highest surrogate pay in Washington D.C. for being a family’s missing piece, you’ll reap emotional growth as well. Surrogacy with us means:

  • A sense of purpose beyond yourself
  • Learn more about what you’re capable of
  • Pride in your accomplishments
  • Forming lasting bonds

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Other Things to Know About Becoming a Surrogate in Washington D.C.

Surrogacy Laws and Legal Professionals

The nation’s capital is a surrogate-friendly district. In 2017, surrogacy agreements became legal due to the Collaborative Reproduction Amendment Act of 2016. This act established requirements, including surrogate compensation, for enforceable surrogacy agreements.

We’ve got a network of surrogacy attorneys we can recommend you or you can contact these surrogacy attorneys in Washington D.C.:

  • Crockin Law & Policy Group, PLLC (Washington D.C.): Founder Susan L. Crockin, JD, has practiced assisted reproductive technology (ART) law since 1988, establishing one of the country’s first law firms that focuses specifically on the legal issues surrounding ART and adoption. 
  • Zamani & Associates, PLLC (Washington D.C.): Representing surrogates in D.C. and the state of Maryland, Zamani & Associates, PLLC will advocate for you by including important terms in your surrogacy agreement relating to expense reimbursement, compensation, coverage of medical expenses, insurance premium and co-pays payments and more.

Surrogacy Medical Professionals in Washington D.C.

There are plenty of experienced, medical professionals in Washington D.C. Whether you need a fertility clinic or hospital, here are some medical professionals that can help you complete the medical side of the surrogacy process:

Fertility Clinics

  • Columbia Fertility Associates (Washington D.C.): Columbia Fertility Associates is consistently ranked among the top fertility centers in the country. They offer the most advanced in-vitro fertilization (IVF) program and specialize in frozen or thawed embryo transfer, intrauterine insemination (IUI), and assisted hatching. They have both an egg donor and a sperm donor program, too.
  • Shady Grove Fertility (Washington D.C.): Shady Grove Fertility’s IVF and Donor Egg success rates are in the top quartile of fertility programs in the U.S. They have made treatment more affordable and accessible through guaranteed programs such as the Shared Risk 100% Refund Program for IVF, egg donor treatment, donor embryo treatment, and egg freezing. 82% of participants using IVF with autologous eggs take home a baby, and 85% of patients using a donor egg take home a baby.
  • Dominion Fertility (Arlington (VA), Bethesda (MD)): At Dominion Fertility, the majority of patients are able to achieve a clinical pregnancy after only 1-2 IVF embryo transfers using a single genetically normal embryo. Their multiple pregnancy rate (twins, triplets) is 1%, which is almost 5 times lower than the national average.

Hospitals

  • The George Washington University Hospital (Washington D.C.): GW Hospital was ranked as a High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report for 2024 as well as the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP) Center of Excellence (COE) designation. They are one of only 80 hospitals worldwide to hold this designation.
  • MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (Washington D.C.): MedStar Health includes some of the top doctors recognized by Baltimore Magazine and Washingtonian magazine and nurses who have achieved national Magnet status for their high-quality care.
  • Inova Women’s Hospital Childbirth Services (Alexandria (VA, Falls Church (VA)): Inova Fairfax Hospital is ranked in the top 20 hospitals in the nation for obstetrics and gynecology by U.S. News & World Report for 2023-24. The Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital has been ranked in the Top 50 Hospitals in the United States for neonatology care by U.S. News and World Report for 2023-24.

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FAQs About Surrogate Compensation in Washington D.C.

Why Should Surrogate Mothers Be Paid?

Becoming a surrogate means committing to something bigger than yourself. You’re committing your time and energy, and for that, you deserve to be compensated properly.

Giving the gift of parenthood says a lot about your drive and determination and you can use the top tier surrogate compensation you earn to enrich you and your family’s future.

How Much Do Surrogates Get Paid Monthly?

Your surrogate mother monthly pay with us is determined by the specifics of your situation. Your surrogate pay will be divided into 10 monthly payments. So, if you are making $70,000 for your surrogacy, once your pregnancy is confirmed, you will receive $7,000 per month.

Do Surrogates Get Maternity Leave in Washington D.C.?

Yes, surrogates get maternity leave in Washington D.C. In addition to the federal Family Medical Leave Act, Washington D.C.’s Paid Leave Act went into effect in 2022.

The Paid Leave Act provides:

  • 2 weeks to care for your pregnancy
  • 12 weeks to bond with a new child
  • 12 weeks to care for a family member with a serious health condition
  • 12 weeks to care for your own serious health condition

If your employer does not offer paid maternity leave, we will reimburse you for any wages missed as a result of your pregnancy.

How Much Is Surrogacy in Washington D.C.?

Surrogacy in Washington D.C. costs you nothing. All of your surrogacy- and pregnancy-related costs are covered by our compensation package.

Do Surrogates Have to Pay Taxes in Washington D.C.?

Your surrogate compensation is income for helping others realize their dreams of parenthood. Because D.C. has an individual income tax, your compensation could be taxed at the city and federal level.

Whether or not you receive a 1099 from the escrow company we work with or not, we recommend contacting a local tax accountant to make sure you’re fully informed about your tax situation.

Do Surrogates Get Paid if They Miscarry?

Yes, you receive surrogate pay with us if you miscarry. If there is a loss of pregnancy, your payments will stop. Your protocol for the case of a miscarriage is laid out in your surrogacy contract but typically, you will be paid up until the point the miscarriage occurred.

If you and the intended parents decide to try again, you will begin receiving payments once your pregnancy is confirmed. Miscarriages are nobody’s fault. We want to ensure you still get the pay you deserve, no matter what happens on your surrogate journey.