Being an egg donor is a meaningful commitment, and the compensation you receive reflects the value of your time and generosity. In the United States, egg donors typically earn between $8,000 and $20,000 per donation cycle, depending on experience. Donors with highly sought-after characteristics may be eligible for higher compensation, with some earning close to $100,000 after just a few donations.

An egg donor will not have to worry about any expenses as your intended parent is responsible for all egg donor costs and expenses incurred as a result of an egg donation cycle, including medical expenses, insurance, attorney fees, and travel expenses.

It is recommended to have medical insurance, but you can still be an egg donor without a egg donation-friendly policy as the intended parents you are matched with will purchase insurance for you.

You should plan to travel at least a couple times during the egg donation cycle. This will include initial medical screening with the IVF physician and again during the egg retrieval procedure. All travel expenses will be covered by the intended parents.