How much does a Governess make in San Francisco, CA? The average Governess salary in San Francisco, CA is $55,524 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $48,306 and $63,668. 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 ...
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Governess in San Francisco, CA. The base salary for Governess ranges from $48,306 to $63,668 with the average base salary of $55,524. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,747 to $64,462 with the average total cash compensation of $56,045.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $55,524 $48,306 - $63,668
Bonus $520 $441 - $794
Total Pay $56,045 $48,747 - $64,462
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,306 - $63,668 COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Berkeley, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,147 - $62,140 COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,147 - $62,140 COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Vallejo, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,475 - $57,302 COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,069 - $62,039 COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,857 - $57,804 COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
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JOB TITLE Traveling Career Nanny Governess LOCATION San Francisco, CA MINIMUM SALARY $29,136 MAXIMUM SALARY $35,699
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