Does LKQ pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, LKQ employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at LKQ. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at LKQ?

59% of LKQ employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated LKQ 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at LKQ?

Manager (30) , Process Associate (27) , Warehouse Worker (24) , Sales Representative (19) , Team Leader (19) , Dismantler (18) , Procurement Engineer (18) , Sales (18) , Inside Sales Representative (17) , Analyst (15) , Driver (14) , Inside Sales Coordinator (14) , Warehouse Associate (14) , Content Analyst (12) , Customer Service Representative (12)

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

"Good Benefits and Compenstion for Salaried Employee" ((in 77 reviews)); "And overall it's a good work life balance for an employee." ((in 52 reviews)); "Good team and culture" ((in 42 reviews)); "Good work culture" ((in 29 reviews)); "Employee friendly and easy to work" ((in 22 reviews))

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

"Start pay is low and commission is tough to get unless u been there long time." ((in 57 reviews)); "Low salary compared to industry Bureau of Labor and Statistics" ((in 23 reviews)); "Managers are horrible, they try to micro manage, you will never advance unless you are a special "pet" of the manager." ((in 22 reviews)); "Awful upper management." ((in 21 reviews)); "Managemant Communication is bad." ((in 14 reviews))

What are employees saying about LKQ layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed LKQ locations?

Nashville , Chicago , Antioch , Akron , Atlanta , Jenkinsburg , Portland , Topeka , Tampa , Charlotte , Grand Prairie , Houston , Alsip , Northfield , Plainfield , Groveport , Crystal River , Austin , Dallas , Hutchins , Redding , Stockton , Sumner , Leominster , Bronx , Belleville , San Antonio , Fort Wayne , Toledo , Renton

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3.5

59% would recommend to a friend

(1,296 total reviews)

Dominick P. Zarcone

45% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

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LKQ has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,296 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The LKQ 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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1K reviews

1.0

Aug 4, 2025

Avoid

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Do not work here if you care about your mental health

Cons

Everything about this place is a con

4.0

Jul 31, 2025

Ok place

Warehouse worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Relaxed environment, new facility, and equipment

Cons

Limited growth potential, no progressive pay structure

2.0

Jul 27, 2025

Soulless company

Hr business partner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good people Hardworking Field employees care about eachother

Cons

Corporate level out of touch with field Corporate is not interested in loyal employees-only bringing in their friends

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