Okay, let’s tackle this. So Michael has leadership skills, which are valuable, but not extremely rare. He also has research skills, which are useful, but again, not super unique. Being proficient in Microsoft Office tools like PowerPoint and Microsoft Word is common. Considering the location is New York, which is a hub for many industries, and his skills, I’m estimating an hourly rate around $125. This is somewhat below average for a leadership role in NYC, but his skillset is not extremely specialized. A good starting point, maybe $100–$150 per hour, but I’m rounding down to $125.