Jersey City is known as the “Golden Door” to the land of opportunity, and as a surrogate, you can give a family the opportunity to grow when you help them conceive.
You can get compensated $50,000 - $110,000+ as a surrogate in Jersey City.
When you fill out our quick form you can learn how much surrogate compensation you’re eligible for.
How Much Do Surrogates Make in Jersey City?
Surrogates in Jersey City make an average of $61,000 and as a surrogate with American Surrogacy you can be compensated $50,000 - $110,000+. Click here to apply and get started now.
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What’s Included in Surrogate Pay?
Surrogate pay covers expenses and includes base compensation in states where it is allowed. Below is a breakdown of our surrogacy compensation.
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The Highest-Paying Surrogacy Agencies in Jersey City
We compensate surrogates because of the dedication you make to another family’s future. Below you can see a comparison between our compensation and the compensation at other local agencies.
Agency Compensation Range (in USD) American Surrogacy $50,000 - $110,000+ New Jersey Surrogacy Center LLC $39,650 New Beginnings Surrogacy Services, LLC $35,000-$55,000
How to Become a Paid Surrogate in Jersey City
Becoming a surrogate in Jersey City means that you can help a family fulfill their dreams of parenthood and while earning compensation that can change your and your family’s lives.
Step 1: Apply
The first step to becoming a surrogate is to apply using our simple form, and our surrogacy specialists will help you through the rest.
Step 2: Screening and Matching
When you get connected with a surrogacy specialist, you can get information and decide whether surrogacy is a good fit for you, and once you are ready, our surrogacy specialists will help you find a family that you are excited to help as a surrogate.
Step 3: IVF
When you find a family you are excited to help, the next step is to get started with IVF—an embryo will be transferred to your uterus, and pregnancy will be confirmed. At this point, you can expect to share in excitement and joy with the family you are helping.
Step 4: Pregnancy and Birth
When you are pregnant, your compensation will begin, and will continue as you are pregnant until you give birth. At birth, the joy you can share with a family is immeasurable.
What You Can Gain with Our Surrogacy Program
Our surrogacy program gives you the best support possible, simplifies the process of becoming a surrogate, and you can get the best compensation. But becoming a surrogate can mean much more. You can also:
- Gain a new sense of purpose
- Share in the joy of a family’s growth
- Discover more about yourself and what you are capable of
Other Things to Know About Becoming a Surrogate in Jersey City
When you become a surrogate in Jersey City, here are some helpful resources that you can use along the way:
Surrogacy Laws in Jersey City
Gestational surrogacy is legal in New Jersey following the signage of the New Jersey Gestational Carrier Agreement Act in 2018. However, surrogates cannot be compensated beyond “reasonable expenses” in the state. These expenses can vary based on your lifestyle, but our surrogate specialists can help you get the best support possible.
Surrogacy Attorneys in Jersey City
- Melissa B. Brisman Esq. (Montvale)
- Guston & Guston, LLP (Glen Rock)
IVF Clinics in Jersey City
- Sama Fertility (Teaneck)
- Center for Advanced Reproductive Medicine & Fertility (Edison)
Hospitals in Jersey City
FAQs About Surrogate Compensation in Jersey City
Here are some of the common questions for surrogate compensation in Jersey City:
Why should surrogate mothers be paid?
Surrogate mothers should be paid because they transform the lives of the families they help.
Is NJ a surrogacy-friendly state?
New Jersey is somewhat surrogacy friendly, as surrogacy is legal in the state. However, New Jersey laws make compensation for surrogacy complicated.
Surrogates can receive compensation for “reasonable expenses” which can include cost of living expenses and time off of work, but compensation for the act of surrogacy itself, beyond “reasonable expenses” is not allowed.
Is surrogate money taxed in Jersey City?
Jersey City does not have local income tax, but surrogate compensation is subject to state and federal taxes. To get answers specific to your situation, it’s best to contact a tax professional.
Do I need surrogate insurance?
Women do not need to have insurance to become a surrogate, and are not expected to pay medical expenses for surrogacy. Surrogacy medical bills can be covered by a combination of the surrogate’s insurance, the intended parents’ insurance, supplemental insurance purchased by the intended parents, and out-of-pocket funds from the intended parents.
Surrogacy professionals can help you determine your compensation when you click here and apply.