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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 Washington, DC

The average CarMax Principal Engineer in Washington, DC earns an estimated $161,382 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $149,100 with a $12,282 bonus. CarMax's Principal Engineer compensation is $355 less than the US average for a Principal Engineer. Principal Engineer salaries at CarMax in Washington, DC can range from $93,000 - $200,000.

In Washington, DC, The Engineering Department at CarMax earns $4,765 more on average than the IT Department.

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$2.06M

$161,382

Average Compensation

$149,100: avg. base

$12,282: avg. bonus

Principal Engineer Salaries at CarMax

In Washington, DC, Principal Engineers earn $5,567 more than Engineering Managers, and $2,854 less than Group Engineering Managers.

Director of Engineering

$175k*

Sales Engineer

$169k*

Group Engineering Manager

$164k*

Engineering Manager

$156k*

Principal Engineer

$154k*

DevOps

$135k*

Lead Engineer

$127k*

Senior Developer

$118k*

Senior QA

$113k*

Scrum Master

$110k*

Data Scientist

$109k*

$100k*

Mobile Developer

$95k*

Developer

$85k

Jr Developer

$78k*

* estimated salary

Compensation at CarMax by Department

In Washington, DC, The Engineering Department averages $4,765 more than the IT Department, and $11,972 less than the Marketing Department

Marketing

$122,740 Avg. total comp.

+$12k

Engineering

$110,768 Avg. total comp.

$106,003 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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