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      Axon

      Engaged Employer

      Axon reviews

      3.6

      63% would recommend to a friend

      (759 total reviews)
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      Rick Smith

      78% approve of CEO

      66% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.2

      Compensation and benefits

      3.8

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.7

      Culture & values

      3.7

      Career opportunities

      3.3

      Work/Life balance

      3.3

      Senior management

      Axon has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 759 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Axon employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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      759 reviews
      1.0
      Apr 1, 2026

      Fair pay undermined by layoffs and favoritism issues

      Hr professional
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Pay is decently fair compared to market value.

      Cons

      The organization has pursued aggressive growth that it was not fully prepared to support, which led to large-scale layoffs affecting many employees at the very beginning of the year. There are ongoing concerns around favoritism, particularly within People Operations, and a lack of accountability at various levels of leadership - from supervisors, manager, and above. Although candor is emphasized as a company value, it is not consistently reflected in practice. Compensation practices lack fairness and clarity, making it difficult for employees to understand or trust how raises and advancement decisions are made.

      5.0
      Mar 25, 2026

      High-impact mission, high expectations, and real ownership

      Sales executive
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Sales at Axon is a unique environment—you’re selling mission-driven technology that genuinely matters, which is a huge motivator and differentiator versus traditional SaaS or device sales. Top performers thrive here because they can connect purpose with performance. That said, it’s not an easy role. Expectations are high, quotas are big, and success requires strong internal alignment, persistence, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholders. The environment rewards ownership and accountability—there’s not a lot of hand-holding. The best parts are the people and the mission. You’re surrounded by smart, driven teammates and have the opportunity to work on deals that have real-world impact. Compensation can be strong for those who perform, but like most sales orgs, outcomes are directly tied to execution. Bottom line: Great place for high performers who want purpose-driven selling and are willing to lean in—less ideal for those looking for a lower-pressure or highly structured sales environment.

      Cons

      Challenges include internal complexity at times and the need to manage across teams to get deals done. It’s a role for someone who is proactive, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast-moving, evolving environment.

      2.0
      Mar 23, 2026

      Talented employees working under ineffective leadership

      Security guard ii
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Compensation was competitive and there were several dedicated employees who genuinely tried to support one another and keep operations running despite ongoing challenges.

      Cons

      The biggest challenge was leadership. Many management decisions seemed disconnected from the realities of day-to-day operations, which created constant confusion and unnecessary stress for employees. Communication was often inconsistent, priorities shifted without explanation, and accountability at the leadership level was minimal. Teams were frequently expected to adapt to new directives without adequate planning, resources, or guidance. Over time this created an environment where employees felt unsupported and where avoidable problems kept repeating. The result was declining morale, frustration among staff, and a sense that leadership lacked the experience or awareness required to effectively manage the organization.

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