CARFAX

CARFAX is a leading vehicle history report service founded in 1984 in Columbia, Missouri. The company has developed into North America’s most comprehensive vehicle history database, holding over 28 billion records from more than 139,000 data sources. Headquartered in Virginia, CARFAX provides transparency in the used car market, helping consumers and businesses make informed decisions. The company offers detailed vehicle history reports that include ownership history, accident records, title status, service history, safety recalls, and odometer readings. CARFAX also provides digital tools such as the Used Car Listings App, which has over 1 million users, and the Car Care App, with more than 500,000 downloads. Additionally, CARFAX partners with dealerships, insurers, and repair shops to integrate its data into various sales and service processes, enhancing customer experiences and risk management in used car transactions.

Information Technology & Services Centreville, United States ~1,243 employees

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Employees
1,243
+0.2% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$498K
Revenue ~$619M
12-month attrition
8.8%
Tech: 8.7%
H1B filings, FY2026
9
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
45
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

CARFAX went from 1,190 employees in Oct 2024 to 1,243 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 61 people joined, 41 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other415
Engineering390
Sales157
Operations90
Marketing49
Success46
Product32
Finance29

Salaries at CARFAX

All salaries

9 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering27
Operations9
Marketing5
IT1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 9 filings.

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CARFAX FAQ

How many employees does CARFAX have?

CARFAX has about 1,243 employees, up 0.2% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does CARFAX sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. CARFAX filed 9 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is CARFAX's revenue per employee?

CARFAX makes about $498K in revenue per employee, based on $619.25M annual revenue and 1,243 employees.

How much does CARFAX pay?

6figr has 9 salary profiles for CARFAX in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the CARFAX salaries page. See CARFAX salaries

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.