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?

"Company has good benefit and retirement package" ((in 81 reviews)); "And overall it's a good work life balance for an employee." ((in 54 reviews)); "Good team and culture" ((in 43 reviews)); "Good work culture" ((in 29 reviews)); "Good coworkers and being by yourself most of the day is nice if you enjoy that kind of independance." ((in 20 reviews))

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

"It's low pay so there is that" ((in 53 reviews)); "Salary is less compare to market standards" ((in 26 reviews)); "Awful upper management." ((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)); "No bonuses for drivers." ((in 15 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

Ratings by category

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

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

3.0

Feb 22, 2023

Decent place for a year or two

Logistic and warehousing staff

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Staff are all friendly, work is varied throughout the day, plenty of skills to pick up

Cons

Work is half-inside and half-outside so you are often exposed to the elements, most of the recognition you get is a thank you from management, promises to discuss raises only to give a flat percent without discussion, overtime often expected

4.0

Feb 19, 2023

A good place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working within an international environment where business transformation is the key to success.

Cons

Poor people management, not measuring effectively the employee performance and reinforcing it accordingly

1.0

Feb 15, 2023

Loyalty means nothing

Warehouse worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They feed you every once in a while

Cons

The pay is bad. Managemant Communication is bad. Nobody works as a team player.

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