Okay, let’s calculate this. Jeremy has a mix of technical skills, but his experience is mostly in embedded systems. The average hourly rate for an embedded systems engineer in the US is around $100-$150 per hour. Considering his skills in software engineering and debugging, he might be able to command a slightly higher rate. However, his lack of experience in high-demand areas like cloud computing or cybersecurity might put him at the lower end of the scale. Let’s estimate around $75 per hour, which is a reasonable rate for a junior or mid-level embedded systems engineer in the Chicago area.