What BMI do you need to be a surrogate?

• American Surrogacypays $55,000 to $65,000+ (first-time base)

  19 to 35

  “To qualify as a surrogate, you must have a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 19 and 35.”

  Another of its pages says: “The ASRM recommends a BMI of 19-32 for surrogates.” (americansurrogacy.com)

  American Surrogacy's own page, read Oct 28, 2026

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• Babytree Surrogacypays $60,000 to $90,000 (first journey: $60,000 base in California, up to $90,000 with allowances)

  Typically 18 to 30

  “Clinic-approved BMI (typically 18–30), in overall good health, non-smoker, no drug use.”

  Babytree Surrogacy's own page, read Oct 28, 2026

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• Circle Surrogacypays $55,000 to $75,000+ (first journey, base from $55,000 plus benefits)

  Under 33

  “You have a Body Mass Index (BMI) lower than 33.”

  Another of its pages says: “A Body Mass Index (BMI) of under 33.” (circlesurrogacy.com)

  Circle Surrogacy's own page, read Oct 28, 2026

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• Egg Donor & Surrogacy Institutepays $60,000 to $70,000 (first-time base ($70,000 in California))

  32 or lower

  “Surrogates must maintain BMI of 32 or lower. Some fertility clinics set the limit at 30.”

  Another of its pages says: “BMI above 35 disqualifies candidates, though some clinics set limits at 32.” (eggdonorandsurrogacy.com)

  Egg Donor & Surrogacy Institute's own page, read Oct 28, 2026

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• Eggceptional Fertilitypays $60,000 to $80,000 (typical; first-time from $60,000)

  19 to 32

  “Have a BMI between 19-32 (cannot be underweight or obese)”

  Another of its pages says: “Body Mass Index (BMI) of no higher than 33,” (eggceptionalfertility.com)

  Eggceptional Fertility's own page, read Oct 28, 2026

  Apply
• Family Source Consultantspays $55,000+ (base pay, first journey)

  34 or less

  “Body Mass Index (BMI) of 34 or less”

  Another of its pages says: “most IVF centers will require a BMI between 19 and 34” (familysourceconsultants.com)

  Family Source Consultants's own page, read Oct 28, 2026

  Apply
• Golden Surrogacypays $70,000+ (first journey: $50,000 base + $20,000 benefits)

  30 or under

  “Have a BMI of 30 or under before medical clearance”

  Golden Surrogacy's own page, read Oct 28, 2026

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• Growing Generationspays $70,000 to $80,000 (first-time package, by state)

  Below 32

  “Have a healthy body mass index (BMI) below 32.”

  Another of its pages says: “surrogates with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of no more than 32 are most successful. Doctors will not work with surrogate applicants with a higher BMI” (growinggenerations.com)

  Growing Generations's own page, read Oct 28, 2026

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• Hatchpays $50,000 to $55,000 (first-time base, plus benefits)

  32 at most

  “Maximum BMI of 32 to mitigate the risk of pregnancy complications.”

  Hatch's own page, read Oct 28, 2026

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• Ivy SurrogacyPartnerpays $45,000 to $60,000 (base pay, first journey)

  32 or lower

  “Body Mass Index should be 32 or lower”

  Another of its pages says: “BMI: Within a healthy range (typically 19–30) for higher IVF success rates” (ivysurrogacy.com)

  Ivy Surrogacy's own page, read Oct 28, 2026

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• Modern Family Surrogacypays $70,000 to $90,000 (first journey, before travel and lost-wage stipends)

  Under 32

  “BMI under 32”

  Modern Family Surrogacy's own page, read Oct 28, 2026

  Apply
• Patriot Conceptionspays $50,000+ (base pay)

  Under 35

  “BMI under 35”

  Patriot Conceptions's own page, read Oct 28, 2026

  Apply
• Physician's Surrogacypays $60,000 to $75,000+ (first journey, flat rate by state)

  Under 35

  “Your BMI must be under 35.”

  Another of its pages says: “Our current BMI guideline is 35 or below to protect your health and the baby’s.” (physicianssurrogacy.com)

  Physician's Surrogacy's own page, read Oct 28, 2026

  Apply
• Quest Surrogacypays $45,000 to $65,000 (first-time base $45,000; typical total up to $65,000)

  No higher than 32, some exceptions

  “Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of no higher than 32; some exceptions apply”

  Another of its pages says: “You have a BMI over 35 at the time of application.” (questsurrogacy.com)

  Quest Surrogacy's own page, read Oct 28, 2026 · Works only with gestational carriers who identify as LGBTQ+.

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• Simple Surrogacypays $58,000 to $63,000 (first journey ($63,000 with maternity coverage))

  Under 33

  “Be height-weight proportionate (BMI must be under 33)”

  Simple Surrogacy's own page, read Oct 28, 2026

  Apply
• Surrogacy4Allpays $50,000 to $65,000 (base pay; total up to $100,000)

  32 or under

  “Your BMI needs to be 32 or under at the time of screening.”

  Surrogacy4All's own page, read Oct 28, 2026

  Apply
• West Coast Surrogacypays $86,000 to $106,000+ (total compensation (highest for experienced California surrogates))

  No number: 'a healthy height and weight ratio'

  “Be within a healthy height and weight ratio”

  Another of its pages says: “Being overweight does not necessarily disqualify you from being a surrogate. The IVF physician that performs your medical evaluation will make this determination. If you are considered to be obese, you may not qualify.” (westcoastsurrogacy.com)

  West Coast Surrogacy's own page, read Oct 28, 2026

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Agencies marked Partner pay IVFcost.co a referral fee if someone who applies through us goes on to qualify as a surrogate. It never changes what you are paid, and every list here is ordered by published pay, not by who pays us. How partners are handled

ConceiveAbilities, Northwest Surrogacy Center. Their pages did not answer this when we read them; ask the agency before you rule it in or out.

These are the rules each agency publishes for an application. Every agency then screens medically and psychologically, and the fertility clinic that does the embryo transfer sets its own limits, which can be stricter or looser. Where an agency's pages disagree with each other, both statements are shown.

First-time surrogate pay, agency by agency, with what each figure covers and a check of which agencies you qualify for: how much surrogates get paid, and by state.