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We're fueled by a common goal: creating an iconic car-buying experience. We make car-buying fair, accessible, and joyful for all. We are committed to making progress in how we positively impact our society, now and in the future. Above all, we care about people. We are committed to putting people first, including our associates, customers, and communities. Spark positive change alongside us. Here’s your chance to leave a mark. Find the purpose, tools, and resources to go for greatness with teammates by your side. We offer benefits and resources to help you make your best life happen. Professional growth and limitless opportunities await. There's no better place to be. Our values guide everything we do: -Do the right thing -Put people first -Win together -Go for greatness CarMax revolutionized the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent, and high-integrity car buying experience customers want and deserve. This disruptive thinking has helped us become the nation’s largest read more

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CarMax Principal Engineer Salaries in Houston

The average CarMax Principal Engineer in Houston earns an estimated $138,942 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $123,399 with a $15,543 bonus. CarMax's Principal Engineer compensation is $22,795 less than the US average for a Principal Engineer. Principal Engineer salaries at CarMax in Houston can range from $95,600 - $215,000.

In Houston, The Engineering Department at CarMax earns $4,857 more on average than the Marketing Department.

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$120k

$154k

$2.06M

$138,942

Average Compensation

$123,399: avg. base

$15,543: avg. bonus

Principal Engineer Salaries at CarMax

In Houston, Principal Engineers earn $1,894 more than Principal Engineers, and $9,967 less than Engineering Managers.

Group Engineering Manager

$199k*

Director of Engineering

$163k*

Sales Engineer

$162k*

Engineering Manager

$149k*

Principal Engineer

$137k*

Lead Engineer

$131k*

Data Scientist

$125k*

Mobile Developer

$115k*

Senior Developer

$111k*

Scrum Master

$110k*

$100k*

Senior QA

$98k*

DevOps

$94k*

Developer

$85k

Jr Developer

$83k*

* estimated salary

Compensation at CarMax by Department

In Houston, The Engineering Department averages $4,857 more than the Marketing Department, and $14,843 less than the Customer Support Department

Customer Support

$133,978 Avg. total comp.

+$15k

Engineering

$119,135 Avg. total comp.

Marketing

$114,278 Avg. total comp.

-$5k

Principal Engineer Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Principal Engineer at companies similar size to CarMax reported making $174,986, while the average male Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $186,024.

Principal Engineer Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Caucasian Principal Engineer at companies similar size to CarMax reported making $187,613, while the average Native American Principal Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $124,088.

How Principal Engineers at CarMax Rate Their Compensation

The majority of Principal Engineers at CarMax believe they're compensated fairly. 50% of Principal Engineers at CarMax say they receive annual bonuses, and the vast majority (74%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at CarMax

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

57% Yes

Does your company give annual bonuses?

50% Yes

Are you satisfied with your Benefits?

74% Yes

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