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 83 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 58 reviews)); "Good team and culture" ((in 39 reviews)); "Good work culture" ((in 25 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)); "Awful upper management." ((in 23 reviews)); "Salary less, need good job position," ((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 21 reviews)); "No bonus opportunity" ((in 18 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

(1,295 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 1,295 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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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

1.0

Dec 13, 2016

Horrible

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Milk em for hours which isn't worth it,,,,clock in and shoot the crap for hours,,,clock out 3 hours after you return,,,,

Cons

Slave you ,,,,refuse to put minorities in higher positions,,,, racists company,,only uses black people for slaves with low pay,,and absolutely no job security

3.0

Dec 7, 2016

Management

Regional manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Dynamic fast paced constantly changing business that challenges you to excel. Outstanding salary and benefits for those that get into management.

Cons

No training program and no real concern to adequately train AND develop team to enhance job performance which leads to high turnover in hourly positions.

1.0

Oct 20, 2016

Don't waste your time I've been here for years and finally see the light.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You can meet some nice people and earn a little money. You can advance just not far. I'm only writing more cause I have too to finish this task.

Cons

Those people you just met are now talking behind your back. People and management are childish. The management cares more about numbers and what corporate is saying. Ever heard the saying "Too many chiefs and not enough Indians". Customers are not important anymore they get put on hold for employees to talk to one another don't be fooled. Your work or your sale means nothing cause your just a number there. The raises are not existent if your not a favorite child in this place. If you have a doctors note for time off your still punished regardless of the reason. Shady business don't be a part of them.

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Don't waste your time I've been here for years and finally see the light.

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