Sovereign

Remote Mesh

Chief People Officer · Remote Benchmark

Compare the net take-home outcomes for distributed teams across the Sovereign Tier-1 city basket.

City
Gross
Net
Effective rate
Mexico City
$237,500
$197,032
17.0%
New York
$275,500
$190,952
30.7%
San Francisco
$275,500
$190,952
30.7%
Toronto
$323,000
$177,915
44.9%
Vancouver
$323,000
$177,915
44.9%
Los Angeles
$237,500
$168,931
28.9%
Chicago
$237,500
$168,931
28.9%
Boston
$237,500
$168,931
28.9%

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Mexico City

LATAM’s corporate command center with multinational HQs and growing nearshore tech demand.

Net pay$197,032
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New York

The global financial capital, characterized by high compensation but significant cost of living and local tax burdens.

Net pay$190,952
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San Francisco

The epicenter of global technology, offering the highest base salaries adjusted for a fiercely competitive housing market.

Net pay$190,952
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Toronto

Canada’s financial and tech center. High provincial taxes are offset by strong quality of life metrics and universal healthcare.

Net pay$177,915
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Vancouver

A pacific gateway with a booming film and tech sector, though known for having Canada’s highest real estate costs.

Net pay$177,915
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Los Angeles

A media-tech nexus where entertainment, gaming, and aerospace intersect, commanding premium pay with California tax drag.

Net pay$168,931
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