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

Mar 13, 2025

Good Culture, Uneven work

Quality control technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Benefits Good Culture Management is attentive Not overly critical or "micromanaged"

Cons

Workload is tough, extremely variable Short staffed and not hiring new employees Uneven workloads for same pay, should vary on job task

3.0

Mar 4, 2025

Could be better could be worse

Parts counter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

My coworkers were funny and understanding as a unit. The job itself was pretty laid back and simple.

Cons

Management is a bit uptight at times despite everyone doing their work. The facility could’ve been in better shape.

5.0

Feb 27, 2025

Cool Place

Assembly line worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pay is relatively good

Cons

The hours can be a bit tiring

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