Despite the awareness brought by the 2012 Bollywood film Vicky Donor, sperm donation in India continues to battle stigma and societal awkwardness. While the procedure is medically recognized and increasingly in demand across fertility clinics, it remains a subject of discomfort in many parts of the country.
In India, registered sperm banks pay anywhere between Rs 500 to Rs 2,000 per sample, depending on the donor’s health, profile, and the clinic. A man donating twice a week could earn Rs 4,000 to Rs 8,000 per month, with donors in metropolitan cities like Delhi or Mumbai possibly earning up to Rs 15,000 monthly.
Donors with medical or engineering degrees or specific physical traits, such as fair skin or tall height are often offered better rates, driven by couples’ preferences for certain genetic traits.
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Donors Abroad Earn Lakhs With Added Benefits
In stark contrast, sperm donation is a well-paid profession in Western countries and is generally seen in a positive light. For example:
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Seattle Sperm Bank (USA): Offers $100 (Rs 8,400) per accepted sample. Monthly earnings can go up to $1,500 (Rs 1.26 lakh).
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California Sperm Bank: Pays up to $150 (Rs 12,600) per donation. Regular donors earn between $700 to $1,200 monthly.
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European Sperm Bank: Offers €40 (Rs 3,600) per sample, with up to four donations allowed each month.
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Cryos International: Adds $35 bonuses and $250 per 10 donations, bringing the monthly figure to $720 (Rs 60,000) or more.
Beyond money, donors abroad are offered free health check-ups, fertility tests, and often, annual physical exams, making it both a financially and medically beneficial role.
Donor Claims He’s Fathered Thousands, Earns Rs 2.5 Lakh Monthly
A man recently shared on social media that he earns up to Rs 2.5 lakh per month through sperm donations. Having donated for years, he claims to be the biological father of thousands of children worldwide.
He noted, “Children conceived through my donations can contact me after turning eighteen, but I cannot access their details.” His revelation once again brings into focus the disparity between sperm donor experiences in India and abroad—not just in earnings, but in societal perception and medical support as well.
