Surrogate Pay in Oregon (2026)
First-time surrogates in Oregon earn $50,000–$65,000 base compensation plus monthly allowances. See full breakdown below.
Surrogate Compensation in Oregon
First-Time Surrogate
| Base Compensation | $50,000 – $65,000 |
| Monthly Allowance | $3,000 – $6,000 |
| Maternity Clothing | $1,000 – $2,000 |
| Lost Wages | $3,000 – $10,000 |
| Total Potential | $57,000 – $83,000 |
Experienced Surrogate
| Base Compensation | $60,000 – $80,000 |
| Monthly Allowance | $3,000 – $6,000 |
| Maternity Clothing | $1,000 – $2,000 |
| Lost Wages | $3,000 – $10,000 |
| Total Potential | $67,000 – $98,000 |
Oregon surrogate benefits beyond base pay
The tables above are the cash. They are not the whole package, and the items below are the ones most often discovered late — worth reading before you weigh one agency's headline number against another's.
Your own attorney, paid by the intended parents. Oregon is unusual here. SB 163 puts the cost of your independent legal representation on the intended parents by statute, so it is not a line you negotiate for or cover out of your own compensation.
Screening and medical care. Your physical, bloodwork and uterine evaluation are paid for as part of screening, and pregnancy-related medical costs are covered rather than deducted from what you take home.
Monthly allowance, maternity clothing and lost wages. $3,000 – $6,000 in allowance across the arrangement, $1,000 – $2,000 for maternity clothing and $3,000 – $10,000 in lost wages, on top of base compensation. Allowance payments start after transfer rather than being held until the end.
Support after delivery. Allowances continue up to six weeks post-delivery, so the arrangement does not end the day you give birth.
Health insurance — get this one in writing. This is the benefit that varies most between agencies and the one worth pinning down before you sign. Ask which policy will cover the pregnancy, who pays the premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums, and what happens if your own plan excludes surrogacy. Put the answer in the contract rather than in an email.
Oregon Surrogacy Laws
Oregon's law changed recently and most sources have not caught up. For decades Oregon was the textbook “no statute but very friendly” state. SB 163 (2025) changed that, codifying surrogacy agreements, surrogate eligibility and parentage procedure at ORS 109.222–109.244. Any description of Oregon as having no surrogacy statute is now out of date.
Your lawyer is paid for by the intended parents
Oregon is one of only a handful of states that puts the cost of your independent legal representation on the intended parents by statute rather than leaving it to negotiation. Compensation is permitted, and parentage judgments are available before birth.
Statutory eligibility — these are law
You must be at least 21, have previously given birth to at least one child, complete a medical evaluation by a licensed health care provider, complete a mental health consultation by a licensed mental health provider, and have retained independent legal representation paid for by the intended parents.
Source: ORS 109.222–109.244 (SB 163, Or. Laws 2025 ch. 592).
Oregon Surrogate Requirements
Several of these became Oregon law under SB 163 (2025). You must be at least 21, have previously given birth to at least one child, complete a medical evaluation and a mental health consultation, and have independent legal representation — which the intended parents must pay for. Those are statutory. The rest below are agency screening standards.
Final eligibility is determined by the agency's medical team.
How to become a surrogate in Oregon: full requirements & qualifications →
How Surrogacy Works in Oregon
Complete application in 10–15 minutes. Agency contacts you within 48 hours.
Physical exam, bloodwork, and uterine evaluation — paid for by the agency.
Review profiles and meet potential intended parents. You always have the right to say no.
Surrogacy agreement reviewed by your own attorney, funded by the agency.
Monthly compensation begins immediately after transfer. All medical costs covered.
Remaining compensation disbursed around delivery. Post-delivery allowances continue up to 6 weeks.
Surrogate FAQ: Oregon
Is surrogacy legal in Oregon?
Yes. Oregon codified surrogacy in 2025 under SB 163. Compensation is permitted, and the statute requires intended parents to pay for your independent legal representation.
Do I have to live in Oregon to be a surrogate here?
Typically yes. Most agencies require you to live in the state where you carry the pregnancy, as medical care and legal jurisdiction are state-specific.
Is surrogate pay taxable in Oregon?
Base compensation is generally taxable at the federal level. Expense reimbursements (travel, maternity clothes) are typically not taxable. Consult a tax professional for Oregon-specific guidance.
How long does surrogacy take in Oregon?
18–24 months from application to delivery: matching (1–6 months), medical screening, legal review, and the full pregnancy term.
What benefits do Oregon surrogates get besides base pay?
A monthly allowance, maternity clothing and lost wages on top of base compensation; screening and pregnancy-related medical care covered; allowances continuing up to six weeks after delivery; and your own attorney paid for by the intended parents under SB 163. Health insurance is the benefit that varies most between agencies — confirm in the contract who pays premiums and deductibles.
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