Sovereign

Remote Mesh

Data Scientist · 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
$156,500
$135,576
13.4%
New York
$181,500
$133,979
26.2%
San Francisco
$181,500
$133,979
26.2%
Toronto
$212,500
$130,726
38.5%
Vancouver
$212,500
$130,726
38.5%
Los Angeles
$156,500
$116,892
25.3%
Chicago
$156,500
$116,892
25.3%
Boston
$156,500
$116,892
25.3%

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Mexico City

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

Net pay$135,576
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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$133,979
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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$133,979
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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$130,726
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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$130,726
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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$116,892
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