Okay, let’s tackle this. So James has a mix of software development skills and experience with full software development life cycle. He also has expertise in embedded systems. Location is Las Vegas, NV, which is a hub for tech companies. Software developers with similar skills in this location can charge around $100–$200 per hour. Considering his skills and experience, I’ll estimate around $125 per hour, which is on the lower end of the range. Some software developers with similar skills in this location can charge higher, but James’s experience and expertise bring his rate down.