Okay, so Kimberly has 8 years of experience as a Visual Merchandiser at Roney Furniture. This is a relatively niche role, and salaries can vary depending on the location. Hayward, California is a moderate-cost-of-living area, which helps keep salaries in check. For a designer with her experience, I'd look at national averages for visual merchandising roles. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for retail buyers and visual merchandisers is around $40,000. However, considering her experience and the fact that she's working in design, I'd estimate her hourly rate to be slightly higher, around $45 per hour. This is still on the lower end of the scale, but it's a reasonable estimate given the specific skills and experience she brings to the table.