Jim Axelrod Biography / Wiki
Jim Axelrod is the Chief Investigative Correspondent for CBS News and reports across all CBS News programs and platforms. Axelrod was previously CBS News’ senior national correspondent and chief investigator. Axelrod’s investigative journalism has been recognized with an Edward R. Murrow award for his coverage of the genetic testing industry, a George Polk Award for his work looking into compounding pharmacy fraud, and a Peabody Award for his series on the opioid addiction issue in West Virginia.
Axelrod began his career with CBS News in 1996 as a Miami-based journalist. He subsequently worked in the Dallas bureau from 1997 to 1999 and the New York office from 1999 to 2006. In addition, he was named a national correspondent for CBS News in 2009 after serving as the network’s chief White House correspondent from 2006 to 2009. From 2012-2016, Axelrod was the host of the Saturday edition of “CBS Evening News.”
He worked as a political reporter for WRAL-TV in Raleigh, North Carolina, from 1993 to 1996 before joining CBS News. Axelrod formerly worked as a reporter for WUTR-TV, Utica, New York (1989–1990) and WSTM-TV, Syracuse, New York (1990–1993). In 1989, he started working for WVII-TV in Bangor, Maine.
Jim Axelrod Age
How old is Jim? He is 63 years old as of 2026. Jim was born on January 25, 1963, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. He celebrates his birthday on 25th January every year.
Jim Axelrod Education
Axelrod attended Highland Park High School. He graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history in 1985 and a Master of Arts from Brown University, also in history. ALSO READ: Errol Barnett
Jim Axelrod Height / Measurements
How tall is Jim? He stands at an average height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.75m). Information about his other body measurements is currently under review.
Jim Axelrod Nationality / Ethnicity
Jim holds American nationality and citizenship by birth. He was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey and raised in Highland Park, New Jersey, United States. He is of Jewish ethnicity/heritage.
Jim Axelrod Parents / Family
Axelrod was born and raised by his parents, Robert Jay Axelrod and Joan F Greenfield, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. He has three siblings. However, information about his brother is currently not available. We will update you once the information is available.
Jim Axelrod Wife / Married
Is Jim married? Yes, he is married to Christina. The pair tied the knot in a private wedding ceremony on September 11, 1993. The couple is proud to have three children and live in Montclair, New Jersey. Jim’s father was a practicing attorney and the managing partner of the New Jersey-based law firm Levinson Axelrod.
Jim Axelrod Salary
Axelrod is the Chief Investigative Correspondent for CBS News, earning an annual salary ranging from $60,000 to $110,000.
Jim Axelrod Ney Worth
Jim is the Chief Investigative Correspondent for CBS News and reports across all CBS News programs and platforms and has an estimated net worth between $3 million and $9 million.
Jim Axelrod CBS News
Axelrod has been the Chief Investigative Correspondent for CBS News and reports across all CBS News programs and platforms. He was previously CBS News’ senior national correspondent and chief investigator. Axelrod’s investigative journalism has been recognized with an Edward R. Murrow award for his coverage of the genetic testing industry, a George Polk Award for his work looking into compounding pharmacy fraud, and a Peabody Award for his series on the opioid addiction issue in West Virginia.
Axelrod began his career with CBS News in 1996 as a Miami-based journalist. He subsequently worked in the Dallas bureau from 1997 to 1999 and the New York office from 1999 to 2006. In addition, he was named a national correspondent for CBS News in 2009 after serving as the network’s chief White House correspondent from 2006 to 2009. From 2012-2016, Axelrod was the host of the Saturday edition of “CBS Evening News.”
He worked as a political reporter for WRAL-TV in Raleigh, North Carolina, from 1993 to 1996 before joining CBS News. Axelrod formerly worked as a reporter for WUTR-TV, Utica, New York (1989–1990) and WSTM-TV, Syracuse, New York (1990–1993). In 1989, he started working for WVII-TV in Bangor, Maine.
