The salary trajectory of a Visual Journalist ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Visual Journalist at Axios is $79,741 per year or $38 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $140,388 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $59,805 (25th percentile) and $107,653 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by Axios Visual Journalist professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Visual Journalist professionals typically earn between $29 and $52 per hour.
Visual Journalist professionals typically earn between $4,984 and $8,971 monthly.
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