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 12% 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 37 reviews)); "Great people to work with." ((in 23 reviews)); "My colleagues are kind, smart, funny, and a joy to be around." ((in 15 reviews)); "Great teams working with smart mission oriented people" ((in 12 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 11 reviews))

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

"Layoffs have become a frequent occurrence." ((in 8 reviews)); "Disorganized, too much emphasis on "DEI," bad management, low journalistic standards" ((in 5 reviews)); "Only one I can think of is no 401k match but minor compared to the other benefits provided (equity, comp, benefits)" ((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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Axios

Part of Cox Enterprises

Axios reviews

3.3

43% would recommend to a friend

(237 total reviews)

Jim VandeHei

53% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

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

Axios has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 237 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Axios employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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237 reviews

5.0

Jun 3, 2024

Transparency, open and clear communication and work life balance

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Hard working teams but not at the expense of work life balance - No return to office / knows how to do remote the right way

Cons

- in person opportunities are infrequent - but impactful

5.0

Apr 9, 2024

Amazing Culture

Vice president

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Smart people Focused on the mission truly cares about individuals Great support of the parent company (Cox) Great leadership Feel supported and recognized

Cons

Remote only (outside of DC) Low awareness of the brand

5.0

Jan 2, 2024

Great company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Transparency, supportive colleagues, fast-paced work environment with opportunities to learn new skills

Cons

No major cons - overall a great and supportive work environment

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