Okay, let’s tackle this. So Gowtham has experience as a System Engineer at Zestwings, which is a good starting point. Location is Hoffman Estates, Illinois, which is a mid-sized city in the US. The average salary for a System Engineer in the US is around $110,000 per year, according to various sources. However, this can vary based on factors like experience, industry, and company size. Considering Gowtham has some experience, I’d estimate his hourly rate to be around $60–$120 per hour, which is a reasonable range for a junior to mid-level System Engineer in the US. Let’s round it off to $120 per hour.