Surrogacy in the Emerald City is an opportunity to change lives, not only for the intended parents but for your family too. Being a surrogate means:
- Giving an amazing couple a life-changing gift
- Receiving top-rate compensation
- Being in control of your surrogacy journey
Surrogate pay in Seattle is anywhere between $50,000 - $110,000+ depending on a variety of factors.
With us, you’ll get the highest surrogate pay because we understand the significance of your choice to help others experience the joys of parenthood.
Contact us online to figure out your surrogate pay rate today.
Determine Your Surrogate Pay Rate
How Much Do Surrogates Make in Seattle?
As a paid surrogate in Seattle, you can make $50,000 - $110,000+. As much as this life-changing decision benefits the intended parents, you deserve surrogate compensation too.
The actual amount you'll receive for surrogate mother pay is determined by:
- Your surrogacy experience
- Your cost of living
- Your current income
Surrogacy changes the lives of everyone involved. As a surrogate, you’re committing your time and energy for an extended period. You deserve to get the highest surrogate pay in Seattle.
Fill out our online contact form to get the best surrogate pay rate.
What’s Included in Surrogate Pay?
Your surrogate compensation package can be broken down into two parts: Base pay and additional expenses.
These payments will be distributed over the course of 10 months once your pregnancy is confirmed. An escrow service handles said payments so you can be sure that your surrogate pay in Seattle is handled correctly.
Surrogacy changes lives for the better. When you make such a committed choice, you will never have to worry about surrogate pregnancy costs. We’ll cover expenses associated with your pregnancy and the surrogacy process such as:
$50,000 - $110,000+See Our Surrogate Compensation Breakdown
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The Highest-Paying Surrogacy Agencies in Seattle
As a surrogate, you’re going out of your way to commit your time and energy to helping others achieve their dreams of parenthood. We will make sure you get the most out of your surrogate pay so that you can make your family’s dreams come true, as well as someone else’s.
Because we work with surrogates who have prior experience with the surrogacy process and a track record of success, we offer $60,000 - $110,000+ in experienced surrogate compensation.
Our commitment to your process makes it simple and stress-free.
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Agency Compensation Range (in USD) American Surrogacy $50,000 - $110,000+ Pacific Cascade Surrogacy $50,000-$65,000 Northwest Surrogacy Center $46,140-Did not disclose
Reach out to us today to get more information about how you can become the highest-paid surrogate in Seattle when you work with a reputable surrogacy agency like us.
How to Become a Paid Surrogate in Seattle [4 Steps]
Step 1: Contact Us
Our application process is streamlined for your convenience. You can fill out our simple surrogate application form in just a few minutes or call 1-800-875-2229. We can’t wait to hear from you.
Step 2: Receive Complete Support
Our screening process is designed with you in mind. It’s made to ensure that you are ready to become a surrogate while the process itself is smooth and straightforward. You’ll have a surrogacy specialist there for every step of the journey.
Step 3: Find a Perfect Surrogacy Match
Only you know what a perfect match is for you and we have the tools that can help you figure out what that looks like, with in-depth questionnaires, family profiles and video calls.
Once you find the perfect match, the next part of this step entails creating a surrogacy contract. This contract, among other things, will determine your surrogate compensation.
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When that contract is signed, you can start receiving a monthly stipend to address any additional expenses. Surrogacy with us means we’ve got all of your surrogacy- and pregnancy-related expenses covered.
Step 4: Bring New Life into the World
Signing the surrogate contract also means the medical process of your journey can begin. Through in vitro fertilization, doctors will create an embryo from the eggs and sperm of the intended parents or a donor.
We’ll be there for each step of the pregnancy and surrogacy process as you make the dreams come true of the intended parents
Contact us online to get more free information now about the steps you can take to learn how to become a paid surrogate in Seattle.
What You Gain From Our Program
On top of the best surrogate pay, working with us for your surrogacy offers more than just the gift of giving the gift of family. Surrogacy comes with many additional benefits such as:
- A sense of purpose
- The joy of pregnancy
- Forming lasting bonds
- Learning more about yourself
- And much more
Other Things to Know About Becoming a Surrogate in Seattle
Washington Surrogacy Laws and Legal Professionals
As of 2019, when the Uniform Parentage Act was enacted, gestational and traditional surrogacy now permits compensation.
With the amended and updated act, pre-birth parentage orders are now available to any intended parent as long as they agree with the statutory requirements. This means that you and the intended parents agree to a surrogacy agreement, formalizing the intent of both parties before the child is born.
Working with us means that we can connect you to a variety of legal professionals we work with, but you can also check out these options:
- Alpine Family Law (Redmond, Bellevue, Eastside, Greater Seattle area): Their family law attorneys have been helping Washington families navigate complex issues, like surrogacy, for over 30 years.
- Sherman Legal Solutions (Tacoma, Pierce County, King County, Thurston County, Kitsap County, Western Washington area): Christina T. Sherman, PLLC, was named an Academy Fellow in the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA). This non-profit organization is focused on promoting the competent and ethical practice of adoption and assisted reproduction law.
- Dellino Family Law Group (Greater Seattle area): When it comes to surrogacy and donor agreements in Washington state, having a qualified attorney to ensure that all legal requirements are met and a comprehensive agreement that protects the rights and interests of both parties is paramount.
Surrogacy Medical Professionals in Seattle
The Emerald City has a large network of medical professionals who are ready to welcome you. Whether it’s the hospital where you’ll deliver or fertility clinics to get the process started, we can help you find reputable professionals who will be there for every step of your surrogacy.
Hospitals
- Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Birth Center (Seattle): Virginia Mason Medical Center is one of the premier health-care facilities in the Pacific Northwest and has been ranked among the best hospitals in Washington by Healthgrades and U.S. News & World Report.
- Childbirth Center at UW Medical Center – Northwest (Seattle): The recent renovations at the childbirth center provide spacious rooms for you and your baby. The new labor and delivery rooms include jetted tubs, birth balls, squatting bars and a sleeper couch.
- St. Anne Hospital (Burien): As part of one the largest health-care systems in the Seattle-Tacoma area, St. Anne’s has a Family Birth Center that offers:
- Obstetrical care and midwifery services
- High-risk pregnancy care
- A Level II special care nursery with 24/seven coverage for premature babies
- Vaginal birth after cesarean (or VBAC)
- And much more
- Swedish Hospital Doula Services (Seattle): More babies are born at Swedish First Hill than at any other hospital in the state. All labor and delivery rooms at First Hill are private, with Jacuzzi tubs, birthing balls, squatting bars, music systems, Wi-Fi, and more to make your delivery as stress-free as possible.
- Overlake Childbirth Center (Bellevue): Overlake Childbirth Center is one of just three hospitals in Washington state to be recognized as High Performing in Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) by U.S. News & World Report. They’ve helped thousands of families grow, helping deliver babies since 1960.
Fertility Clinics
- Pacific Northwest Fertility and IVF Specialists (Seattle, Bellevue): Accredited by the College of American Pathologists, Pacific Northwest Fertility has had an average of 1.1 to 1.3 embryos transferred for all treatments and ages for the past few years. A single embryo transfer during IVF is the standard set by the Center for Disease Control, the American Society of Reproductive Medicine and the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology for the majority of people trying to conceive.
- Reproductive Medicine Associates (Seattle, Bellevue): In more than 95% of cases, Reproductive Medicine Associates can transfer one embryo at a time because of their groundbreaking embryo screening test that uses next-generation sequencing.
- Seattle Reproductive Medicine (Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Kirkland, Everett, Spokane): Accredited by the College of American Pathologists, Seattle Reproductive Medicine has 19 board-certified or eligible doctors and 12 advanced registered nurse practitioners on staff, you’ll be taken care of by the experts.
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FAQs about Surrogate Compensation in Seattle
Why Should Surrogate Mothers Be Paid?
Surrogacy is a life-changing journey. You’re giving individuals or couples the opportunity to experience parenthood when they may not have been able to otherwise. Its a big commitment that deserves to be recognized.
Our top of the line surrogate compensation is a reflection of the time, energy and effort you’re putting in to make dreams come true.
Do Surrogates Have to Pay Taxes in Seattle?
Yes. Your monthly payments are considered your income during your surrogacy journey and that surrogacy pay can be taxed. This will come in the form of a 1099 form from your agency or escrow service that handles your monthly payments.
As we are not tax professionals, we recommend speaking to a local CPA to ensure the taxes with your surrogate pay are handled correctly.
How Much Do Surrogates Get Paid Monthly?
Your surrogate pay in Seattle will be distributed evenly in 10 monthly payments. After you have signed and completed your surrogacy agreement, this monthly allowance can go toward expenses such as fertility medications and your embryo transfer.
If you are earning $60,000 in surrogate pay, once your pregnancy is confirmed, you will receive monthly payments of $6,000.
Is Paid Surrogacy Legal in Seattle?
Yes. Thanks to the Uniform Parentage Act that was passed in 2019, it is legal to receive surrogate pay in Seattle. The amount of surrogate compensation is determined by your surrogacy contract.
Do Surrogates Get Maternity Leave in Seattle?
Yes. The Family Medical Leave Act allows you to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid time off due to pregnancy. Washington State also has laws with Paid Family & Medical Leave. If your employer does not offer paid maternity leave, we will reimburse you for any lost wages.
Do Surrogates Get Paid if They Miscarry?
Yes. Surrogate compensation after a miscarriage is dependent on the amount of time you were pregnant. If you had a miscarriage three months into your pregnancy, you will be paid for three months. If you and the intended parents have agreed to try again, you’ll begin receiving payments again once a pregnancy is confirmed.
Do I Need Surrogate Insurance in Seattle?
You do not need separate insurance for surrogacy. If your insurance doesn’t cover a surrogate pregnancy, we’ll connect you with our network of professionals and find one that does.
Any medical costs, like co-pays and deductibles that would come with finding a different medical professional would be covered by our compensation package.