Okay, let’s tackle this. So Derek Meier has a broad set of sales skills, but he’s not a software engineer or a lawyer. He’s in sales management and new business development, which are roles that can pay around $50–$100 per hour, depending on the industry and location. However, his skills in solution selling, account management, and finance are valuable, but not extremely rare. Considering his role in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, I’ll estimate his rate to be on the lower end of this range, around $75 per hour, which is a reasonable estimate for a sales professional in this role and location.