The salary trajectory of a Senior Data Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $129,636 per year (estimate) and goes up to $286,093 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Senior Data Engineer at CarMax is $176,067 per year or $85 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $267,911 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $142,485 (25th percentile) and $220,257 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 9 salaries submitted by CarMax Senior Data Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Senior Data Engineer professionals typically earn between $69 and $106 per hour.
Senior Data Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,874 and $18,355 monthly.
Data Engineer with an estimated total pay of $121K - $176K/yr