Okay, let’s tackle this. So Paula has 15 years of experience in marketing, which is a solid amount of time to develop expertise. She’s worked in digital marketing, which is a high-demand field, especially in Chicago. Marketing professionals with her level of experience can expect to charge around $100–$200 per hour, depending on the industry and location. Considering her expertise in digital marketing and team leadership, I’d estimate her rate to be around $125 per hour, which is slightly below the average for a marketing manager in the Chicago area.