Does Axios pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Axios employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Axios. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Axios?

43% of Axios employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Axios 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Axios?

Reporter (16) , Director (10) , Software Engineer (10) , Senior Associate (8) , Associate (6) , Editor (6) , Senior Software Engineer (4) , Associate Director (3) , Director, Business Development (3) , Editorial (3) , Vice President (3) , Associate Editor (2) , Business Development Associate (2) , Business Development Associate (BDA) (2) , Client Partnerships (2)

What are the pros of working at Axios according to real employee reviews?

"The culture is great from the top down." ((in 35 reviews)); "Great people to work with." ((in 24 reviews)); "Everyone is accessible." ((in 10 reviews)); "great work/life balance" ((in 10 reviews)); "The benefits are good but that's about it" ((in 10 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Axios according to real employee reviews?

"Layoffs have become a frequent occurrence." ((in 7 reviews)); "Disorganized, too much emphasis on "DEI," bad management, low journalistic standards" ((in 4 reviews)); "No 401k match." ((in 3 reviews)); "Clarendon office" ((in 3 reviews)); "Wish they had a 401k matching component" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Axios layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Axios layoffs and their outlook for job security at Axios in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Axios locations?

Arlington , Washington , New York , Charlotte , Clarendon , Dallas , Kansas City , Brooklyn , Madison , Phoenix , San Antonio , Minneapolis , Los Angeles , Denver , Baton Rouge , Seattle , Boston , Barnwell

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3.3

43% would recommend to a friend

(35 total reviews)

Jim VandeHei

53% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

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3.7

Work/Life balance

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Culture & values

2.7

Career opportunities

2.5

Senior management

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5.0

Sep 8, 2021

Hire smart people and lift them up

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

My experience at Axios thus far has been everything I'd hoped it would be and more. My colleagues are kind, smart, funny, and a joy to be around. Everyone cares and leans into their work. Leadership is collaborative and open. Pay is competitive as are benefits.

Cons

None to speak of thus far.

5.0

Feb 26, 2021

Great place to work

Reporter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very refreshing in the journalism world to have bosses who care about the overall wellbeing of the whole staff. I feel supported in my reporting and also personally with great benefits and fair pay.

Cons

It's hard to keep the creative flow going as we all work totally remote.

5.0

Feb 24, 2021

So far so good

Junior product designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

• Good compensation • Exciting work • Fast-paced and company is ever-growing • Transparent leadership • Friendly, helpful coworkers • Collaborative Environment

Cons

• Less clarity on role/responsibility sometimes due to startup culture • May lack structure on how one could get promoted to the next level

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