Does ADESA pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, ADESA employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at ADESA. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at ADESA?

45% of ADESA employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated ADESA 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at ADESA?

Driver (20) , Vehicle Inspector (15) , Customer Service Representative (12) , Manager (12) , Software Engineer (10) , Account Manager (9) , Sales (9) , Account Administrator (7) , Lot Specialist (7) , Car Detailer (6) , Security Guard (6) , Sales Representative (5) , Title Clerk (5) , Administrative (4) , Coordinator (4)

What are the pros of working at ADESA according to real employee reviews?

"Overall good benefit and good team" ((in 64 reviews)); "Great people and a lot of tenure in the company" ((in 54 reviews)); "Good work/life balance" ((in 20 reviews)); "Great coworkers made for a positive work experience" ((in 16 reviews)); "Benefits an time off are Awesome" ((in 10 reviews))

What are the cons of working at ADESA according to real employee reviews?

"bad management no experience in industry" ((in 50 reviews)); "Low pay and only has one bus stop near by." ((in 47 reviews)); "Managers don't care about our safety" ((in 19 reviews)); "Lack of an annual bonus." ((in 12 reviews)); "No training provided, they just throw you in the deep end and it's sink or swim." ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about ADESA layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about ADESA layoffs and their outlook for job security at ADESA in 2026.

What are the top reviewed ADESA locations?

Carmel , Manville , Mesa , Indianapolis , Flint , Dallas , Sacramento , Mira Loma , Hoffman Estates , Kansas City , Charlotte , Framingham , Salt Lake City , Auburn , Acton , Sterling , Chandler , Phoenix , Hutchins , Houston , Franklin , Los Angeles , York , Tampa , Moody , Saint Louis , Tulsa , Austin , Minneapolis , Memphis

ADESA reviews

3.1

45% would recommend to a friend

(619 total reviews)

John Hammer

47% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Work/Life balance

2.9

Culture & values

2.9

Compensation and benefits

2.7

Senior management

2.7

Career opportunities

ADESA has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 619 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The ADESA employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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619 reviews

5.0

Aug 28, 2018

great place to work to grow

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

growth and pace is incredible and awesome

Cons

with rapid growth comes days of chaos that isn't always understood by HQ

ADESA Response

7y

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! We’re delighted to hear you’re enjoying your experience at KAR. Our people are our greatest asset—thanks for all you do for our company and our customers. Feel free to send any other comments or ideas to listens@karauctionservices.com, anytime.

4.0

May 13, 2018

Working on the inside

Account administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fast paced! Keeps you moving. Months fly by.

Cons

High stress and high demands. Any small mistake can make you feel like you might loose your job.

ADESA Response

8y

Thanks for your feedback. We’d love to learn more about your KAR experience and how we can improve. Please email us at listens@karauctionservices.com.

5.0

Apr 5, 2018

Adesa

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots to learn love my job

Cons

Raises are minimum to say the least

ADESA Response

8y

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! We’re delighted to hear you’re enjoying your experience at KAR. Our people are our greatest asset—thanks for all you do for our company and our customers. Feel free to send any other comments or ideas to listens@karauctionservices.com, anytime.

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