Whether you’re in San Francisco, or across the bay in Oakland, becoming a surrogate can mean making a difference in a family’s life.
In Oakland, you can make $50,000 - $110,000+ in surrogate pay for being the bridge to parenthood for those who can’t get there on their own.
You deserve the best compensation possible when you become a surrogate in Oakland. As the highest-paying surrogacy agency, we can get you the surrogate pay that aligns with the extraordinary commitment you’re making to helping others become parents.
How Much Do Surrogates Make in Oakland?
Surrogates in Oakland make an average of $50,000 - $110,000+.
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What’s Included in Surrogate Pay?
$50,000 - $110,000+See Our Surrogate Compensation Breakdown
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The Highest Paying Surrogacy Agencies in Oakland
Being a surrogate makes you a hero to a family who needs your help, which deserves the highest compensation. The surrogate pay you earn for helping a couple bring a baby into the world can be used to change your and your family’s lives.
We want to make sure you get compensated in a way that reflects your efforts, which is what drives us to be the highest-paying surrogacy agency in Oakland. If you’ve been a surrogate before, you can make $65,000-$110,000 in experienced surrogate compensation.
Agency Compensation Range (in USD) American Surrogacy $50,000 - $110,000+ West Coast Surrogacy $67,000-$104,000 Pinnacle Surrogacy $50,000-$60,000
How to Become a Paid Surrogate in Oakland [5 Steps]
You can apply to be a surrogate and receive compensation now when you click here. Our surrogacy specialists can help you with the most important steps of the process including:
Step 1. Apply and Complete Our Screening
When you apply to be a surrogate with our quick form, we will help you get information and determine whether being a surrogate is a good fit for you.
Step 2. Find Great Intended Parents
Once you are prepared to become a surrogate, we will connect you with a family that shares your surrogacy goals.
Step 3. Create a Family
When you undergo IVF and your pregnancy is confirmed, you and the intended parents can get excited, and you will begin receiving compensation.
Visit Our Office Near You
We have two offices in California, with the closest to you being a 2 hour and 50 minute drive away in Fresno. Fresno.
Fresno
Fresno, CA 93720
If you find yourself in SoCal, our Newport Beach office is located at:
Newport Beach
Newport Beach, FL 92660
What You Can Gain with Our Surrogacy Program
Compensation can play a big role in your life as a surrogate, but it’s just one of the many ways our program is designed with you in mind.:
- Your sense of purpose as a surrogate
- The growth and meaning you can find being a surrogate
- The happiness, well-being, and joy you can experience as you see the family you helped
- Our commitment to supporting you—we will handle the details so that you can focus on what is important
Other Things to Know About Becoming a Surrogate in Oakland
Surrogate laws in California are some of the most robust surrogacy laws across the world, which means that surrogacy in California is well-regulated and allowed. Laws on compensated surrogacy and cost of living adjustments allow surrogates in California to earn an average of $5,000-$10,000 more than surrogates in other areas of the United States.
Learn more about surrogacy laws and surrogacy professionals in Oakland below.
Attorneys
- Law Office of Shelley Tarnoff (Montclair)
- Law Office of Tamara Daney (Oakland)
- The Wald Law Group (San Francisco)
- Joan H. Hollinger (Berkeley)
- Vorzimer Masserman Fertility and Family Law Center (Woodland Hills)
IVF Clinics
- Reproductive Science Center (Pill Hill)
- Pacific Fertility Care (Northern Waterfront, San Francisco)
Hospitals
- Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford (Silicon Valley)
- Sequoia Hospital (Peninsula)
- John Muir Health Medical Center (East Bay)
- Marin Health Medical Center (Marin)
FAQs About Surrogate Compensation in Oakland
These are some of the most common questions about surrogate pay in Oakland:
Do surrogates get paid monthly?
Surrogates usually get paid in 10 equal payments spread throughout their pregnancy. This means that if they are being compensated $70,000, they will receive $7000 for 10 months.
Is surrogate money taxed in Oakland?
Surrogate compensation is taxable, and as a surrogate in Oakland you will be subject to state and federal taxes. Oakland does not have a local income tax. Click here to learn more about surrogate tax.
Do surrogates get paid if they miscarry?
Surrogates get paid from the start of the surrogacy process until they miscarry. When the miscarriage occurs, payments end, but they may restart if the surrogate and intended parents choose to try IVF again and attempt another pregnancy.
Do surrogates have to pay medical bills in Oakland?
No, surrogates do not have to pay surrogacy-related medical bills. These bills are often covered through insurance, and what is not covered by insurance is covered by the intended parents.
What state pays the most for surrogacy?
Californian surrogates make the most on average compared to surrogates from around the United States. The amount can vary depending on experience and location, but California surrogates can make $5,000-$10,000 more in some cases.
Do surrogates get paid more for twins in Oakland?
Surrogates can receive additional compensation if they have a pregnancy with multiples. This includes twins and triplets. However, sometimes families choose selective reduction so that a surrogate carries fewer embryos.