CarMax reviews

3.5

59% would recommend to a friend

(8,193 total reviews)
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Keith Barr

49% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

CarMax has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 8,193 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The CarMax employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Ventas al mayoreo y al menudeo industry (3.5 stars).

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8K reviews
1.0
Aug 21, 2025

Not realistic

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Hybrid WFH schedule available is the only pro.

Cons

Awful place to work. High turnover rates. Pay is unrealistic and benefits are ridiculously priced. I don’t know how ppl survive.

5.0
Aug 21, 2025

Cool Fun Job

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good Company to work for

Cons

Low Pay on commision for cars

4.0
Aug 21, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits, Skill Aquisition, Transferable Skills, Occasional cool car.

Cons

Can be labor intensive. Constant need to micro manage whether you want to or not. Growth is typically non-linear so if you want to level up, you'll likely end up leaving that department altogether.

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