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 85 reviews)); "great people to be around and work with" ((in 63 reviews)); "And overall it's a good work life balance for an employee." ((in 60 reviews)); "Good team and culture" ((in 40 reviews)); "Good work culture" ((in 28 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 56 reviews)); "Awful upper management." ((in 23 reviews)); "Salary is less compare to market standards" ((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 16 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

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Item: LKQ
Rating: 3
Author: Current employee - Anonymous employee

3.5

59% would recommend to a friend

(1,295 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 1,295 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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1K reviews

2.0

Dec 10, 2014

Tense Work Environment

Staff accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Benefits and Compenstion for Salaried Employee

Cons

Low team morale, poor management

3.0

Nov 4, 2014

Used to be a good company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The job is great. There is never a dull moment.

Cons

Too many micro-managers. Managers that do not know their job. The amount of time off is not industry standard. You are forced to choose have vacation time or be sick.

3.0

Oct 18, 2014

Ok but if u can find another Company much better

Procurement analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Casual environment, flexible hours and managers are easy to work with.

Cons

They have racist mentality, specially for non american guys... Word of caution: prepare yourself

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