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 (9) , 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 34 reviews)); "Great people to work with." ((in 25 reviews)); "The benefits are good but that's about it" ((in 14 reviews)); "My colleagues are kind, smart, funny, and a joy to be around." ((in 12 reviews)); "great 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 7 reviews)); "Disorganized, too much emphasis on "DEI," bad management, low journalistic standards" ((in 5 reviews)); "No 401k match." ((in 3 reviews)); "Clarendon office" ((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 Axios locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Arlington , New York , Washington

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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

4.0

Jul 22, 2025

Good culture

Executive assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture Great people Fast paced

Cons

Work/life balance Compensation could be better Opportunity for growth

4.0

Jul 1, 2025

Good place to work - tough bonus plan

Associate director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility + overall great place to work

Cons

For what you are bringing in sales wise, bonus structure is not aligned well

1.0

Jun 3, 2025

Toxic work culture

Reporter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are truly some great, hardworking, and talented individuals within the organization who are committed to doing their best, often under dysfunctional conditions.

Cons

This workplace is plagued by a deeply toxic environment, further compounded by widespread incompetence within upper management. A persistent lack of effective leadership has eroded team morale and trust. While the company is often portrayed as dynamic and supportive, the reality is starkly different. The gap between its public image and the internal experience is striking.

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