Sovereign

Remote Mesh

Venture Capital Partner · 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
$275,000
$225,419
18.0%
New York
$319,000
$215,900
32.3%
San Francisco
$319,000
$215,900
32.3%
Toronto
$374,000
$198,825
46.8%
Vancouver
$374,000
$198,825
46.8%
Los Angeles
$275,000
$190,666
30.7%
Chicago
$275,000
$190,666
30.7%
Boston
$275,000
$190,666
30.7%

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Mexico City

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

Net pay$225,419
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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$215,900
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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$215,900
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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$198,825
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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$198,825
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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$190,666
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