How much does a Governess make in Adams, KY? The average Governess salary in Adams, KY is $39,228 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $34,127 and $44,982. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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What is a Governess?

A Governess is a woman employed to teach and train children in a private household. In contrast to a nanny (formerly called a nurse), she concentrates on teaching children, instead of taking on a role of duty. Her charges are of school age rather than babies. The position of Governess used to be common in well-off European families before the First World War, especially in the countryside where no suitable school existed nearby. Parents' preference to educate their children at home—rather than send them away to boarding school for months at a time—varied across time and countries. Governe...

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Heritage Estate Management - Austin , TX
Wonderful family in Austin Texas is seeking an exceptional Portuguese speaking professional rotational Head Nanny/Educator/Governess for their toddler. The ideal candidate will be warm, playful ...
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Heritage Estate Management - Austin , TX
Wonderful family in Austin Texas is seeking an exceptional professional rotational Nanny/Educator/Governess for their infant. The ideal candidate will be warm, playful, flexible and will engage the ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 79 days ago
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Governess in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Governess in Adams, KY. The base salary for Governess ranges from $34,127 to $44,982 with the average base salary of $39,228. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $34,439 to $45,543 with the average total cash compensation of $39,594.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $39,228 $34,127 - $44,982
Bonus $365 $312 - $560
Total Pay $39,594 $34,439 - $45,543
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
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About Adams, Kentucky    Adams is an unincorporated community located in Lawrence County, Kentucky, United States.....More

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