Sovereign

Remote Mesh

Private Equity Associate · 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
$212,500
$178,107
16.2%
New York
$246,500
$174,321
29.3%
San Francisco
$246,500
$174,321
29.3%
Toronto
$289,000
$163,975
43.3%
Vancouver
$289,000
$163,975
43.3%
Los Angeles
$212,500
$153,844
27.6%
Chicago
$212,500
$153,844
27.6%
Boston
$212,500
$153,844
27.6%

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Mexico City

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

Net pay$178,107
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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$174,321
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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$174,321
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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$163,975
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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$163,975
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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$153,844
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