CarMax reviews

3.5

59% would recommend to a friend

(8,181 total reviews)
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Keith Barr

44% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

CarMax has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 8,181 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
3.0
Feb 1, 2026

Going downhill

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Get to solve interesting problems - I genuinely enjoy my coworkers - Unlimited time away - 6% 401k match

Cons

- 5 days per week in office. Leadership specifically requested butt in seat 9-5, as in zero flexibility

5.0
Jan 30, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Positive, inclusive culture with supportive coworkers and a friendly environment. Feels like my manager really cares about my work and interests.

Cons

Going to in person/in office 5x/week.

3.0
Jan 30, 2026

Bad Pay

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Easy work, management is decent

Cons

Pay is low and movement is slow.

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