How Much Do Surrogates Make in Omaha?

Becoming a surrogate deserves the best pay possible. Surrogacy with us means getting the best pay in addition to all the services you need for a successful surrogacy.

Commonly called the “Gateway to the West,” becoming a surrogate in Omaha gives you the opportunity to open the gate for intended parents to experience parenthood.

You can make $50,000 - $110,000+ in surrogate pay in Omaha for making dreams come true while also giving you the chance to put the best foot forward for you and your family’s future.

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How Much Do Surrogates Make in Omaha?

Surrogates in Omaha make $50,000 - $110,000+​ depending on experience with the process. But surrogate parenthood contracts, which typically outline the surrogate compensation package, are void and unenforceable in Nebraska. If any issues were to arise during the process, the provisions of the contract wouldn’t hold up in court. 

Although surrogacy contracts are void and enforceable in the state, they are not illegal. Because of the complexity involved with surrogacy contracts in Nebraska, we do not work with surrogates in this state.

Learn More About Nebraska's Surrogacy Laws

What’s Included in Surrogate Pay?

When learning about how much you can make in average surrogate pay, think of our surrogate compensation package as two entities: Base pay for surrogate pregnancy and additional expenses.  

If you’re an experienced surrogate, compensation with us can be up to $60,000-$110,000 depending on a variety of factors. As the highest-paying surrogacy agency, we’ll offer you the best surrogate compensation.

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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 Omaha

When looking for which surrogacy agency pays the most in Omaha, you need to understand why their surrogate pay rate is what it is.  Some agencies may not be upfront or truthful about the pay they offer.

We think your desire to change the lives of the intended parents is a brave decision that deserves the highest-paying surrogacy agency. We’ll make sure that you have all the resources you need to complete your surrogacy while our top-rated pay can help out your family financially.

Fill out our form to learn more about why we are the highest-paying surrogacy agency and how we can support you on your surrogacy journey. 

How to Become a Paid Surrogate in Omaha

You can get paid to be a surrogate in Omaha, but commercial surrogate contracts are void and unenforceable in Nebraska. That legal grey area can complicate your surrogacy journey, so it’s important to proceed with caution.

If compensated surrogacy laws change and become enforceable, we’ll make sure you get the best surrogate compensation package possible in Omaha.

Use our form to quickly and easily get more information about being a surrogate. 

What You Can Gain with Our Surrogacy Program

 

Choosing Us for Your Surrogacy Journey

Jade explains how American Surrogacy’s commitment helped elevate her life.

As the highest-paying surrogacy agency, we work with the best intended parents while offering personalized service and support. 

We offer the highest surrogate pay in recognition of your choice to fulfill the dreams of the intended parents you choose. We’ll always match any higher rates because we believe you deserve nothing but the best.

When you choose us for your surrogacy, you also gain emotional benefits too. We’ve discussed how your decision to become a surrogate means fulfilling the dreams of those who may not have been able to become parents otherwise.

But choosing surrogacy also means:

  • A sense of purpose
  • Learning more about yourself
  • The joys of pregnancy
  • Forming lasting bonds
  • Earning surrogate mother pay for your family

Contact us online to learn more about what you gain when you work with which surrogacy agency pays the most. 

Other Things to Know About Becoming a Surrogate in Omaha

If you want to become a surrogate in Omaha, it’s important to know that state law makes compensated surrogate contracts void and unenforceable.

If the law regarding surrogate pay in Nebraska changes or you move to a more surrogate-friendly state, we’ll walk you through how to become a paid surrogate.

Surrogacy Laws and Legal Professionals

When it comes to surrogate compensation in Omaha, it’s a complicated process. That’s because the lone surrogacy law in the state defines any surrogate parenthood contract entered into as void and unenforceable.

That means surrogacy is a process in Nebraska that relies on the trust between you and the intended parents. Whether this law changes or you move states, we can still get you paid to be a surrogate with our agency.

Having the support of family law professionals in Omaha will ensure the parameters for your surrogate compensation are clearly defined. We’ve got a network of legal professionals we can connect you to and you can also check out these local attorneys too:

  • Hightower Reff Law (Omaha): Founding partners Tracy Hightower-Henne and Susan Reff founded Hightower Reff Law in 2012. As a female-owned and operated firm, Hightower-Henne and Reff both practice in surrogacy law and Reff specializes in family law in Nebraska.
  • Stange Law Firm (Omaha, Lincoln): As a multi-state law firm that handles divorce and family law, Stange Law Firm has two offices located for your convenience in Nebraska. Their team of experienced Omaha surrogacy attorneys who know the ins and outs of Nebraska surrogacy laws can help you get through the process.
  • Gehling Osborn Law Firm (Sioux City, IA): Partner Emilee Gehling is a distinguished member of the American Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproductive Technology Attorneys (AAARTA). Go Law Firm’s legal services cover all aspects of surrogacy, including
    • Surrogacy/gestational carrier contracts
    • Pre-birth orders
    • Parentage order
    • IVF clinic informed consent documents
    • And much more

Surrogacy Medical Professionals in Omaha

Fertility Clinics

  • Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine, PC (Omaha, Lincoln): With two convenient locations to serve you, their team of board-certified and board-eligible reproductive endocrinologists will work with you to develop a reproductive treatment plan with the greatest chance of success. In 2023 they became a full member  of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health
  • Omaha Fertility & Gynecology Clinic, LLC (Omaha): Dr. Arasen Paupoo has been practicing in Omaha since 2011 as a fertility specialist. He has completed subspecialty training in reproductive endocrinology and infertility meaning he has:
    • 4 years of resident training in general obstetrics and gynecology
    • 3 years of fellowship training in reproductive endocrinology and infertility
    • Multiple board exams and certifications
  • Saint Paul VI Institute (Omaha): The Saint Paul VI Institute is the only medical Institute of its kind that specializes in research, diagnosis, and treatment of procreative and women’s healthcare within a pro-life ethic.

Hospitals

  • Nebraska Medicine at University Tower (Omaha): Neonatologists, neonatal nurses, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers with specialized training will be present to attend to any infant needs at the time of delivery.
  • Methodist Women’s Hospital Labor and Delivery Unit (Omaha): The Methodist Women's Hospital Labor and Delivery Unit delivers more babies than any other hospital in the region.
  • Mid-City OBGYN (Omaha): With physicians affiliated at three hospitals in the Omaha area, Mid-City OB-GYN has years of experience, offering a full range of obstetrics and gynecology services.

FAQs About Surrogate Compensation in Omaha

Why Should Surrogate Mothers Be Paid?

Being a surrogate is a tedious, effort-filled journey. Not only are you taking on the responsibility of bringing life into this world for the intended parents, you’re putting your body through the physical rigors of pregnancy.

You deserve the best surrogate pay as a small token of appreciation for the momentous choice you’ve made.

Is Nebraska Surrogacy Friendly?

Nebraska is somewhat of a surrogacy-friendly state due to LB 674 being approved in 1988. Surrogacy is practiced, but there are strict rules regarding safeguards to the process such as making surrogate parenthood contracts void and unenforceable in the state.

Do Surrogates Have to Pay Taxes?

Yes, surrogates have to pay taxes. Your surrogate mother pay is considered income as you’re being compensated for your surrogate pregnancy.

The third-party escrow service we work with for your monthly payments will be send a 1099 form to you during tax season. If you don’t receive a 1099 form, it doesn’t mean its taxable income.

Working with a local tax professional will ensure you are in line with state taxation laws. 

How Much Do Surrogates Get Paid Monthly?

As a surrogate, your monthly pay rate will be determined by your surrogate base pay. Your average surrogate monthly pay will be calculated by taking into account:

  • Your experience with surrogacy
  • Your cost of living
  • Your income

How Much Do Surrogates Make for Twins?

You’ll make $10,000 for twins when you work with us for your surrogacy. Our surrogate pay rate is not determined per baby, our surrogate compensation factors in your time, effort and reimbursed out-of-pocket expenses.

If you are a pregnant surrogate, you’ll receive $5,000 per multiple.

Do Surrogates Get Maternity Leave?

Yes, surrogates get maternity leave. Thanks to the Family and Medical Leave Act, you are entitled to 12 weeks of unpaid leave.

In 2018, the Maternity Leave Donation program went into effect. This allows expectant mothers who have exhausted their own earned sick leave to be away from work and must be approved by an agency head.

We will also reimburse you for any lost wages during surrogate leave if your employer does not provide it. 

Do Surrogates Get Paid if They Miscarry?

Yes, surrogates are paid if they miscarry. Once your pregnancy is confirmed, you’ll begin receiving your 10 monthly installments. If a miscarriage occurs, you are paid up until the point it happens.

Payments will only resume if you and the intended parents decide to try again and the pregnancy is confirmed.