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 80 reviews)); "It was a job and the people were great" ((in 65 reviews)); "And overall it's a good work life balance for an employee." ((in 55 reviews)); "Good team and culture" ((in 44 reviews)); "Good work culture" ((in 30 reviews))

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

"It's low pay so there is that" ((in 55 reviews)); "Managers are horrible, they try to micro manage, you will never advance unless you are a special "pet" of the manager." ((in 24 reviews)); "Awful upper management." ((in 21 reviews)); "Low salary compared to industry Bureau of Labor and Statistics" ((in 21 reviews)); "Poor communication and didn’t care to hear what the guys at the bottom had to say" ((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

LKQ reviews

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

Jun 28, 2017

CSR

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nothing, this place sucks, nothing to be happy to be at.

Cons

Everything, this place sucks, once 5 o'clock hits you want to get the hell out.

1.0

Jun 26, 2017

It's ran like the mob, disagree or go against The Godfather and your GONE!

Sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Met great people and made friends, upper management is ran like the mob....the good employees are the pros management just abuses them!

Cons

Upper management is corrupt, if you catch them in a lie or disagree they will fire you, stay out of their way and keep your mouth shut...they only want those who will do favors or just obey like good little lap dogs...if you are strong willed, care about your people and the customers then you are not long for LKQ.

1.0

Jun 23, 2017

Been there a few years and it has been horrible.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are none. Its a horrible place

Cons

Just name it, everything is horrible

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It's ran like the mob, disagree or go against The Godfather and your GONE!

Been there a few years and it has been horrible.

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