Sovereign

Remote Mesh

UX Designer · 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
$131,500
$115,751
12.0%
Toronto
$178,500
$114,916
35.6%
Vancouver
$178,500
$114,916
35.6%
New York
$152,500
$114,158
25.1%
San Francisco
$152,500
$114,158
25.1%
Los Angeles
$131,500
$99,804
24.1%
Chicago
$131,500
$99,804
24.1%
Boston
$131,500
$99,804
24.1%

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Mexico City

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

Net pay$115,751
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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$114,916
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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$114,916
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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$114,158
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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$114,158
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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$99,804
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