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 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at LKQ?

62% 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 3.3 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 at the LKQ India" ((in 81 reviews)); "And overall it's a good work life balance for an employee." ((in 65 reviews)); "Good team and culture" ((in 39 reviews)); "Good work culture" ((in 26 reviews)); "Employee friendly and easy to work" ((in 20 reviews))

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

"Start pay is low and commission is tough to get unless u been there long time." ((in 55 reviews)); "Salary is less compare to market standards" ((in 26 reviews)); "Awful upper management." ((in 24 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)); "Poor communication and didn’t care to hear what the guys at the bottom had to say" ((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

LKQ reviews

3.6

62% would recommend to a friend

(1,295 total reviews)

Dominick P. Zarcone

50% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

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LKQ has an employee rating of 3.6 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).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

1.0

Nov 27, 2012

Very unprofessional so much favoritism

Route driver

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Plenty of overtime !!! If you are lucky enough to get on the favorite or assistant warehouse manager persons list it comes with a company car , fuel card and freedom to do as you please .

Cons

Only favorite people get raises , worst management I have ever worked for no regards for saftey or respect . Subject to screaming and yelling , being cursed at daily .Very low moral non-team work environment . Very racial management staff . No advancement unless you are in THIER so called social group . Childish bullying by management staff . No open door policy , no contact info HR dept if someone complains they are wrote up sometimes for faulse or incorrect situations .

4.0

Nov 20, 2012

Accounting Analyst

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company have great a great staff.

Cons

The company need to offer more vaction time.

4.0

Oct 24, 2012

Strong Company with good leadership

Systems engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly office environment at Corporate location You are provided with the tools you need to do your job LKQ rewards employees who do thier best

Cons

Annual raises and reviews are few and far between. Negotiate your salary up front if you plan to not move up the ladder. Remote work from home is not allowed.

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