Okay, let’s tackle this. So Denise Quist has 11 years of experience as a Town Council Clerk, which is a local government role. The median salary for local government clerks in the US is around $40,000 - $60,000 per year. However, considering her experience and location in the Greater Boston area, which is a high-cost-of-living region, her salary is likely higher. Let’s check averages. Town Clerks in Massachusetts with similar experience might average $60,000 - $80,000 per year. So I’ll estimate her hourly rate to be around $45, considering a standard 40-hour workweek.