Be younger than 40. Although sperm banks and fertility clinics all have slightly different policies in terms of sperm donor qualifications, almost all require that you be younger than 40 years old. Some males produce completely healthy sperm beyond the age of 40, but many have lower sperm counts and reduced sperm motility, which makes it less likely to lead to impregnation.
On average, sperm donors are paid between $100-$150 per donation visit. Donating 1-2 times per week, donors earn an average of $4000 in 6 months.
How much will I earn for my sperm samples? Donors earn $100 for each donation ($70 at the time of donation, and $30 when the sample is released). Healthy men are able to earn up to $1,500 per month.
The law gives protected status to sperm donors, so that they cannot be held legally or financially responsible for any child conceived as a result of their donation.
The donation process is simple. The man walks into a private room which is usually stocked with pornography and masturbates into a sterile container. The semen sample is collected from the container and is mixed with a cryopreservative solution, divided in aliquots, sealed in vials and frozen with liquid nitrogen.