Sovereign

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Wealth Manager · 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
$175,000
$149,719
14.4%
New York
$203,000
$148,111
27.0%
San Francisco
$203,000
$148,111
27.0%
Toronto
$238,000
$142,583
40.1%
Vancouver
$238,000
$142,583
40.1%
Los Angeles
$175,000
$129,537
26.0%
Chicago
$175,000
$129,537
26.0%
Boston
$175,000
$129,537
26.0%

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Mexico City

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

Net pay$149,719
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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$148,111
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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$148,111
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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$142,583
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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$142,583
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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$129,537
Localized breakdown