Sovereign

Remote Mesh

Chief Technology 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
$300,000
$244,344
18.6%
New York
$348,000
$232,531
33.2%
San Francisco
$348,000
$232,531
33.2%
Toronto
$408,000
$212,765
47.9%
Vancouver
$408,000
$212,765
47.9%
Los Angeles
$300,000
$205,003
31.7%
Chicago
$300,000
$205,003
31.7%
Boston
$300,000
$205,003
31.7%

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Mexico City

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

Net pay$244,344
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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$232,531
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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$232,531
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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$212,765
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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$212,765
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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$205,003
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