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Sperm donor pay in North Carolina

4 collection sites across 3 banks, $720–$2,400/month.

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In North Carolina: 4 walk-in bank sites. Known-donor agencies work nationwide — including North Carolina — so a directed match is an option even where no bank is within driving distance.

North Carolina genuinely gives donors a choice of bank. California Cryobank — the highest-paying program in the US — runs sites in Greensboro and Durham, while Cryos in Raleigh and Xytex in Charlotte trade some pay for a lower barrier to entry.

Collection sites

CharlotteXytexGreensboroCalifornia CryobankDurhamCalifornia CryobankRaleighCryos International

California Cryobank

$2,400
monthly
Biweekly check
walk-out
~$200
per donation

Xytex

$1,400
monthly
Deferred
walk-out
~$175 est
per donation

Cryos International

$720
monthly
$35
walk-out
$90
per donation

City-level breakdown

Charlotte

Xytex ($1,400/mo)

Triangle / Triad

CCB ($2,400/mo) and Cryos ($720/mo)

Triangle-area donors have a real choice: CCB's higher pay vs Cryos's lower barrier.

Banks in neighboring states

Xytex in Atlanta, GA~245 mi southwest of Charlotte

Known-donor & directed agencies (nationwide)

A separate route from the walk-in banks above: directed / known-donor agencies match you to specific intended parents and work in all 50 states, including North Carolina. The family pays a per-cycle fee ($5k–$100k), usually trait-priced and released from escrow after FDA clearance — not a monthly wage, so it doesn't sort against bank pay.

Growing GenerationsKnown donor
$10,000
per cycle · paid by family
21–38.5
MSM: Ask agency
My Baby Donor AgencyKnown donor
$10,000–20,000
per cycle · paid by family
18–30
MSM: Ask agency
Elevate BabyKnown donor
$6,000+
per cycle · paid by family
19–38
MSM: Ask agency
New Grace FertilityKnown donor
$6,000–20,000
per cycle · paid by family
19–38
MSM: Ask agency
The Seed ScoutKnown donor
$5,000
per cycle · paid by family
24+
MSM: Welcomes gay/bi
Ivy SurrogacyKnown donor
$5,000–50,000
per cycle · paid by family
18–39
MSM: Ask agency
GSHC SurrogacyKnown donor
$5,000–20,000
per cycle · paid by family
21–35
MSM: Ask agency
Coast to CoastKnown donor
$5,000–10,000
per cycle · paid by family
21–38
MSM: Ask agency
Elite Donor SolutionsKnown donor
$5,000–50,000
per cycle · paid by family
21–38
MSM: Ask agency
Sperm Bank of New YorkKnown donor
$5,000–10,000
per cycle · paid by family
21–38
MSM: Ask agency
The Genesis GroupKnown donor
Donor-set
per cycle · paid by family
21–35
MSM: Ask agency

“MSM” = whether the agency welcomes gay/bisexual donors. Directed donation is exempt from the FDA anonymous-bank deferral, but only Seed Scout says so on its own pages — treat “Ask agency” as unconfirmed, not a no.

Bank or agency — how to choose

  • Want steady, local income? Use a walk-in bank above — a recurring wage over a 6–12 month commitment, if a site is within driving distance.
  • No bank nearby, or want a bigger one-time sum? A known-donor agency pays a larger per-cycle fee and works anywhere in North Carolina.
  • Gay or bisexual? Directed donation is the practical route — the FDA anonymous-bank MSM deferral doesn't apply when the recipient knowingly accepts you.
Compare all known-donor agencies

Legal note

North Carolina follows the UPA framework, terminating donor parental rights for donations through licensed facilities.

Frequently asked

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