Okay, let’s calculate this. So Douglas has a broad set of skills, but they don’t seem to be in high-demand areas like software development or finance. Project management and digital marketing are in demand, but rates vary widely depending on the industry and location. As a digital marketing expert in New York, he might be competing with others for clients. Let’s look at some benchmarks. According to Glassdoor, digital marketing specialists in New York can earn around $50–$100 per hour. Project managers can earn $75–$125 per hour. Considering his skills and location, I’d estimate his rate to be around $75 per hour, on the lower end of the digital marketing specialist range.