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 79 reviews)); "great people to be around and work with" ((in 65 reviews)); "And overall it's a good work life balance for an employee." ((in 51 reviews)); "Good team and culture" ((in 42 reviews)); "Good work culture" ((in 31 reviews))

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

"It's low pay so there is that" ((in 54 reviews)); "Managers are horrible, they try to micro manage, you will never advance unless you are a special "pet" of the manager." ((in 23 reviews)); "Low salary compared to industry Bureau of Labor and Statistics" ((in 22 reviews)); "Awful upper management." ((in 20 reviews)); "No bonuses for drivers." ((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

Sep 20, 2016

Bad company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

Parking space and free water....

Cons

Bad warehouse conditions Really bad management They don't have enough employees, so you work too much more

2.0

Sep 17, 2016

food for thought

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I think that the company has a good opening pay rate.

Cons

There is a poor line of communication from management to staff. The actual first increase was almost 3 years later for me and even longer for those there longer than me. I also think the form of train is not the best quality.

1.0

Sep 16, 2016

The worst company I have ever worked for. Hostile work environment.

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Recommend

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Pros

A paycheck, that's it. Work in the Crystal River location and the pay rate is not bad for the area but poor working conditions. Offers 401K and matches.

Cons

Being verbally abused on a regular occurrence by mangers. Employees work in fear of losing their job. Upper management takes OSHA out for lunch when complaints are filed. Employees work in the warehouse that is over 110 degrees. Drinking water smells like gas from the gas that leeches into the ground from cars.

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