CarMax reviews

3.5

59% would recommend to a friend

(8,183 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 8,183 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 Commerce de détail et de gros industry (3.5 stars).

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8K reviews
3.0
Feb 6, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Unlimited PTO. Respectful coworkers. Open to new tech

Cons

Average corporation, cutting jobs during bad times, promotion is political, changes kept in a vaccum (no transparency). RTO 5 days a week in Virginia. 2 in Plano

5.0
Feb 5, 2026

Great

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

CarMax is a flexible workplace that gives many great benefits and opportunities to grow.

Cons

Given my position it can be challenging to make money at certain times of the year.

4.0
Feb 5, 2026

Solid

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great community and solid pay

Cons

The Hours are not steady

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