How much does a Governess make in New Jersey? The average Governess salary in New Jersey is $48,684 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $42,355 and $55,824. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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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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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $50,194 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $51,082 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $51,127 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $50,150 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $51,882 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $50,194 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $49,439 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $49,839 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $51,127 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $50,194 Date Updated March 26, 2024
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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 ...
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