CarMax employees working as Associate in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 9 ratings. This is 7% higher than the average of Associate professionals at CarMax worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Associate ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $77,789 per year (estimate) and goes up to $338,023 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Associate at CarMax is $97,829 per year or $47 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $179,028 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $73,372 (25th percentile) and $136,961 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 108 salaries submitted by CarMax Associate professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Associate professionals typically earn between $35 and $66 per hour.
Associate professionals typically earn between $6,114 and $11,413 monthly.
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