You can get paid $50,000 - $110,000+ to be a surrogate in Honolulu. As a surrogate, you can be the key to parenthood for the intended parents wanting to grow their family.
Fill out our form online to get a surrogate compensation breakdown.
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The Highest-Paying Surrogacy Agencies in Honolulu
You deserve the best compensation for your decision to become a surrogate. The first step in making that happen is working with the highest-paying surrogacy agency.
Intended parents share the importance of connecting with your surrogacy agencyHow to Choose the Best Agency
Working with us means getting the best pay rate whether you are a first-time surrogate earning compensation in Honolulu or an experienced surrogate. Compensation as an experienced surrogate with us is $60,000 - $110,000+ because we value your experience and track record of success with surrogacy.
Here are some of the highest-paying surrogacy agencies near you:
Agency Compensation Range (in USD) American Surrogacy $50,000 - $110,000+ Hawaii Surrogacy Center $40,000-Did not disclose Aloha Island Family Surrogacy LLC $40,000-Did not disclose
Learn more about our surrogate compensation breakdown and why it’s the best in the business by talking to our specialists.
How to Become a Paid Surrogate in Honolulu [5 Steps]
Step 1: Apply to Be a Surrogate
You can apply to be a surrogate in just a few minutes. It’s been designed with you in mind, making the form easy to understand and quick to fill out. See if you qualify today by filling out our online form.
Step 2: Complete the Screening Process
Your safety is of the utmost importance as a surrogate. Surrogacy is a journey and we want to ensure you are physically and mentally ready for it. Once you meet our requirements, the screening process can begin.
Our screening process has been designed to be as smooth and straightforward as possible. Your time is valuable and you’ve already made the incredible decision to dedicate extended time to this process. The last thing you need is extra steps and paperwork.
Step 3: Find the Best Intended Parents and Create a Contract
Ultimately, the bond between you and the intended parents you choose is something only you will know that’s right.
But with decades of experience in creating families, we can help you when it comes to one of the biggest decisions of your surrogacy journey.
Regular updates, shared moments and our support make it a heartfelt family journey.Why You Need to Get to Know Your Surrogate
We’ll help clarify what you’re looking for in a perfect match and then give you the resources needed to make your decision whether it’s creating your surrogate mother profile or finding intended parents that meet your preferences.
Once you find the perfect match, both parties must get legal representation to draft a surrogacy contract. That contract will outline what your surrogacy will look like as well as define things such as your surrogate compensation.
This contract must be signed before the medical side of the surrogacy process can begin.
Step 4: Prepare for the Embryo Transfer
The first part of the medical side of the surrogacy process is taking the proper fertility medications. These medications help regulate hormone levels and prepare your uterus for the embryo transfer.
The embryo transfer is done through a process called in vitro fertilization (IVF). This procedure first creates an embryo from the intended parents or a donor. That embryo is transferred to your uterus once it’s optimal for implementation.
When it comes to surrogate mother pay, those payments only begin once a pregnancy is confirmed.
Step 5: Give the Gift of Parenthood
You are now a part of the story of this family, forever. Giving the gift of parenthood deserves the best surrogate pay possible.
Use our online form to see how you can get paid to be a surrogate.
What You Can Gain with Our Surrogacy Program
Not only will you get the best compensation by working with the highest-paying surrogacy agency in Honolulu, but you’ll experience growth in other areas of your life too.
Becoming a surrogate also means:
- A sense of purpose
- Forming lasting bonds
- Learning more about yourself
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Other Things to Know About Becoming a Surrogate in Honolulu
Surrogacy Laws and Legal Professionals
Although Hawaii has no specific laws permitting or prohibiting surrogacy, but their courts do not grant pre-birth parentage orders. Courts in Hawaii are generally favorable to intended parents who use their gametes during gestational surrogacy.
Traditional surrogacy is more unclear, with no specific laws addressing it. That’s because traditional surrogacy can add extra legal steps to the process like terminating parental rights and stepparent adoption.
When it comes to surrogate compensation, it’s legal in Hawaii with no laws regulating surrogate pay.
When its time to draft your surrogacy contract, we have a network of legal professionals we can refer you to or you can check out these local attorneys:
- Fertility Connections Hawaii (Honolulu): Fertility Connections Hawaii (FCH) is Hawaii’s first dedicated Assisted Reproductive Technology law firm located in Honolulu, Hawaii, on the island of Oahu.
- Schlack Ito (Honolulu): With nearly a decade of experience, Carol Lockwood is among the most experienced practitioners of assisted reproductive technology law in Hawaii. Lockwood regularly handles ART matters before courts on O’ahu, Maui and the Big Island of Hawaii.
Your Surrogacy Medical Professionals in Honolulu
The medical side of surrogacy requires the help of experienced medical professionals. Here are fertility clinics and hospitals that are close to you in Honolulu, whether you are ready to start the IVF process or ready for labor and delivery.
Fertility Clinics
- Fertility Institute of Hawaii (Honolulu, Kailua, Hilo, Kahului, Kailua-Kona): with over 20 years of experience treating infertile couples. The Fertility Institute of Hawaii has participated in over 30,000 fertility treatment cycles resulting in over 15,000 babies.
- Advanced Reproductive Center of Hawaii (Honolulu): Dr. Christopher Huang is the founder and Medical Director of the Advanced Reproductive Center of Hawaii. Huang has been providing IVF services in Hawaii longer than any other board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist.
- Pacific In Vitro Fertilization Institute (Honolulu): Pacific In Vitro Fertilization Institute is Hawaii’s first IVF clinic, founded by a group of gynecologists who specialize in infertility, and a Ph.D. embryologist. Pacific In Vitro Fertilization Institute has helped bring more than 7,500 babies into the world since 1985
- Advanced Reproductive Medicine & Gynecology of Hawaii (Honolulu, Kailua): The IVF laboratory of the Fertility Institute of Hawaii has been accredited by the Commission on Laboratory Accreditation of the College of American Pathologists, based on the results of an on-site inspection. This means that the laboratory is one of an exclusive group of reproductive laboratories around the country that have met the highest standards of excellence.
Hospitals
- Kaiser Permanente Family Birth Center (Honolulu): The Family Birth Center was named one of the Best Maternity Hospitals by Newsweek in 2022, they also received the Best Hospitals for Obstetrics, Stroke Care and Cancer Care in 2022 from Women’s Choice Award
- Kapi’Olani Medical Center for Women & Children (Honolulu): Kapiolani is widely known as Hawaii’s leader in the care of women, infants and children. With more than 1,500 employees and 630 physicians, Kapiolani is fully accredited by The Joint Commission, an independent nonprofit organization that certifies health-care organizations and programs in the U.S.
- The Queen’s Medical Center (Honolulu): The Queen’s Medical Center was recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States in 2022 by Newsweek. Hospitals were ranked based on recommendations from medical professionals, patient experience survey results, and medical performance indicators. Queen’s was the highest-rated Hawai‘i hospital.
- Tripler Army Medical Center(Honolulu): The Tripler Army Medical Center delivers an average of 180-200 babies a month. Their nurses have received certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Intermediate Fetal Monitoring and the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP). Many staff members are also part of the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) and Fetal Monitoring Certified through the AWHONN.
FAQs About Surrogate Compensation in Honolulu
Why Should Surrogate Mothers Be Paid?
As a surrogate, you deserve to be compensated for the journey you’re undertaking. Choosing to be a surrogate is a commitment of your time and energy, both mentally and physically.
Fulfilling the dreams of intended parents who might not be able to experience parenthood otherwise deserves the highest compensation possible.
How Much Do Surrogates Get Paid Monthly?
Surrogates are paid monthly based on their surrogate base pay. There’s not a pre-determined amount for how much you get paid monthly because it’s unique to each surrogate. Surrogate base pay is determined by:
- Cost of living
- Income
- Experience with surrogacy
Once your base pay is determined and a pregnancy is confirmed, you will receive 10 equal monthly payments.
How Much Do Surrogates Make for Twins?
You can make $10,000 for carrying twins with us. We offer $5,000 per multiple because we understand the additional exertion, physically and emotionally, that comes with carrying twins.
As a surrogate with us, you are not paid for the baby you are carrying. Our top-tier pay rate is for your time and effort.
Do Surrogates Have to Pay Taxes in Honolulu?
Yes, surrogates have to pay taxes. Think of the money you make as a surrogate as your salary for the work you’ve done, carrying a baby for the intended parents you chose. Because your compensation is considered income, you may have to include it on your state and federal income taxes.
You should speak to a local tax accountant to ensure you pay all the necessary taxes.
Do I Need Surrogate Insurance in Honolulu?
No, you do not need special insurance when it comes to surrogacy in Honolulu. If your insurance provider does not cover part of, or all, of your surrogacy expenses, we’ll help you find one in our vast network of providers that can.
Do Surrogates Get Paid if They Miscarry?
Yes, surrogates get paid if they miscarry. But the monthly payments will stop once the miscarriage occurs and you will only be paid up to that point.
Your next steps are usually predetermined in your surrogacy contract, but if you and the intended parents want to try again, then you will only be paid once a pregnancy is confirmed.
Do Surrogates Get Maternity Leave in Honolulu?
Yes, surrogates get maternity leave in Honolulu. Thanks to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), you are entitled to 12 weeks of unpaid maternity leave.
Hawaii also has its own Family Leave Law and we’ll reimburse you for any wages you lose out on as a result of your surrogacy.