Sperm banks / Fairfax Cryobank

Verified Sep 2026 · Bank

Fairfax Cryobank Sperm Donor Pay & Requirements

Q: How much do sperm donors make at Fairfax Cryobank?

Fairfax Cryobank advertises up to $667–1k per month, at $100–150 per approved donation. It pays by check rather than same-day cash, and banks typically hold part of each payment until samples clear a 6-month FDA quarantine.

Q: What are the requirements to donate sperm at Fairfax Cryobank?

Fairfax Cryobank looks for donors aged 18–39, with a 5'8" minimum, high school or trade school education, good health, and the ability to visit a collection site regularly. See the requirements section above for the full list.

Q: Where can I donate sperm at Fairfax Cryobank?

Fairfax Cryobank has collection sites in Fairfax, VA, Austin, TX, Houston, TX, Chicago, IL, Las Vegas, NV, Miami, FL, Pasadena, CA, Philadelphia, PA, Roseville, MN. Donation is in person, so proximity to a site is the real constraint.

Commercial (one of oldest/largest) · FDA registered

Pay

$667–1k

advertised monthly max

Walk-outDeferred

Per donation$100–150

Where

Fairfax, VA

9 collection sites

Time

1-2x/week

~6 months min

Age

18–39

5'8" and above

Apply on their site Check requirements ↓

At a glance

Where and travel

9 collection sites: Fairfax VA, Austin TX, Houston TX, Chicago IL, Las Vegas NV, Miami FL, Pasadena CA, Philadelphia PA, Roseville MN

all open sites by state

Pay

Monthly: ~$667-$1,000
Per donation: $100-$150 ($105-$150 varies by city; Roseville MN low, Chicago high)
Six-month: Up to $4,000
Annual: ~$8,000
$550 per referral ($50 at first appt + $500 at final approval; no cap)

Requirements

Age 18–39
Height: 5'8" and above
Education: HS grad, trade/cert, college, or grad (most accessible requirement)
Nicotine and drug use: Lifestyle advice, not hard DQ
Citizenship: Legally able to work in US
Sexual partners: FDA-compliant; anonymous MSM excluded
Minimum 3 days (72h) of abstinence before donation
Exclusivity: None published

Cadence

1-2x/week
~6 months min
1-2 hrs/week avg; 1-5 hrs/month initially per week

Pay

Advertised monthly max: $667–1kadvertised monthly max. Published as ~$667-$1,000
Per donation: $100-$150 ($105-$150 varies by city; Roseville MN low, Chicago high)per donation
Walk-out pay: NO same-day cash; paid via regular paychecksat the visit
Six-month total: Up to $4,000over six months
Annual total: ~$8,000per year
Referral: $550 per referral ($50 at first appt + $500 at final approval; no cap)referral bonus
Exit bonus: None

Compensation on this profile is the figure in the rows below.

Where and when

Where

Headquarters: Fairfax, VA
Collection sites: Fairfax VA, Austin TX, Houston TX, Chicago IL, Las Vegas NV, Miami FL, Pasadena CA, Philadelphia PA, Roseville MN
Coming soon: Boise ID, Nashville TN

Time

Visits: 1-2x/week
Program length: ~6 months min
Abstinence: Minimum 3 days (72h) of abstinence before donation
Hours per week: 1-2 hrs/week avg; 1-5 hrs/month initially

Do you qualify

Requirements

Age: 18–39
Height: 5'8" and above
Also required: Education: HS grad, trade/cert, college, or grad (most accessible requirement)
Nicotine and drug use: Lifestyle advice, not hard DQ
Citizenship: Legally able to work in US
Sexual partners: FDA-compliant; anonymous MSM excluded
Acceptance rate: <1%

Acceptance rates are bank-claimed and typically count every web-form inquiry as an “applicant.” Treat them as marketing, not your real odds — the true denominator is never published.

How it works

Steps

Screening: ~6-10 weeks
Trial samples: Yes — pay begins only after full acceptance into the program; the 3–4 sample / ~3-week screening phase is unpaid (individual sites may offer screening incentives)

Covered and limits

Identity policy: Non-ID and ID options (donor chooses)
Family limit: 25 US / 15 international
Parental rights: Legal waiver signed
MSM policy: FDA-compliant (cites 21 CFR 1271); anonymous MSM excluded
Parent: Genetics & IVF Institute (GIVF)
Partner network: Cryogenic Laboratories (Roseville MN), Pacific Reproductive Services
Exclusivity: None published

Apply and contact

Apply on their site

Donor site: beaspermdonor.com
Recipient site: fairfaxcryobank.com
Type: Commercial (one of oldest/largest)
FDA registered: Yes

Frequently asked about Fairfax Cryobank

How much do sperm donors make at Fairfax Cryobank?

Fairfax Cryobank advertises up to $667–1k per month, at $100–150 per approved donation. It pays by check rather than same-day cash, and banks typically hold part of each payment until samples clear a 6-month FDA quarantine.

What are the requirements to donate sperm at Fairfax Cryobank?

Fairfax Cryobank looks for donors aged 18–39, with a 5'8" minimum, high school or trade school education, good health, and the ability to visit a collection site regularly. See the requirements section above for the full list.

Where can I donate sperm at Fairfax Cryobank?

Fairfax Cryobank has collection sites in Fairfax, VA, Austin, TX, Houston, TX, Chicago, IL, Las Vegas, NV, Miami, FL, Pasadena, CA, Philadelphia, PA, Roseville, MN. Donation is in person, so proximity to a site is the real constraint.