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 80 reviews)); "It was a job and the people were great" ((in 63 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 30 reviews))

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

"It's low pay so there is that" ((in 56 reviews)); "Awful upper management." ((in 22 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)); "Low salary compared to industry Bureau of Labor and Statistics" ((in 21 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).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

2.0

May 30, 2016

It was just a Job

Ecommerce

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I really enjoyed working with several people in middle management and the healthcare benefits were pretty good.

Cons

They make you feel as a corporation like employees are no more than tools. For example you get very little PTO as compared to other employers.

2.0

May 21, 2016

Great company/business model, but pay your employees

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great business model with recycled parts

Cons

In 2015, it is unheard of not to give employees pay raises especially for a company that makes so much money. This is why there is SO much turnover. Constant stress because there are constantly new employees that have to be trained. Can't keep a consistent team. Control your turnover by paying more/be competitive with your pay and perks or you will continue to have turnover

1.0

May 19, 2016

One rule for one

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Office staff lovely most warehouse employees nice

Cons

Manager rather look at recipes and smoke. Driver team leader rude and uses company van for personal use. Costco for hotdog on a Friday

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