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 87 reviews)); "It was a job and the people were great" ((in 66 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 27 reviews))

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

"It's low pay so there is that" ((in 57 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 bonus opportunity" ((in 17 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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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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5.0

Jul 12, 2023

LKQ

Driver

Recommend

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Business Outlook

Pros

You get to be out on the road alone so you can get things done independently

Cons

Heavy items being delivered through out the day

2.0

Jun 14, 2023

No regard for the individual

Marketing coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice building work space. Free lunch once a week.

Cons

High ups only care about bottom line. They brag about earnings on "town hall" meetings with no progression for employees. Unkept promises about title changes and trainings.

3.0

May 2, 2023

You are In charge of making your own money

Inside sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is good No weekends Holiday pay 40hr weeks no overtime

Cons

Doing a lot more than ask Very little help in management Sales and distribution are on different pages

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