Governess Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a Governess make in Washington, DC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Governess in Washington, DC is $51,355. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $44,806 to $59,364, with most professionals earning between $38,845 and $66,656.

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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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Average Salary Range for Governess in Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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51873
What is the average salary for Governess in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Governess in Washington, DC. The base salary for Governess ranges from $44,806 to $59,364 with the average base salary of $51,355. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,184 to $60,026 with the average total cash compensation of $51,873.

View Average Salary for Governess as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $51,355 $44,806 - $59,364
Bonus $518 $377 - $662
Total Pay $51,873 $45,184 - $60,026
* 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.

Governess Salary Near Washington, DC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,806 - $59,364 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,806 - $59,364 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,806 - $59,364 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,713 - $59,241 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,806 - $59,364 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,806 - $59,364 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
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