Okay, let’s calculate this. Lynnette has a broad range of HR skills, but her experience is mostly in consulting and administration. Location is McKinney, Texas, which is a mid-sized city in the US. According to national averages, HR consultants with similar skills and experience in the US can charge around $50–$100 per hour. Considering her expertise in employee engagement and organizational effectiveness, which are in demand, I’ll estimate her rate to be around $75 per hour, which is at the lower end of the range.