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 81 reviews)); "And overall it's a good work life balance for an employee." ((in 57 reviews)); "Good team and culture" ((in 43 reviews)); "Good work culture" ((in 30 reviews)); "Employee friendly and easy to work" ((in 19 reviews))

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

"It's low pay so there is that" ((in 55 reviews)); "Managers are horrible, they try to micro manage, you will never advance unless you are a special "pet" of the manager." ((in 24 reviews)); "Salary less, need good job position," ((in 22 reviews)); "Awful upper management." ((in 20 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).

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1K reviews

3.0

Mar 20, 2017

Customer service

Pst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Has health insurance. Publicly held fortune 500 company. Not your typical automotive recycler well organized. inventory available from many regional locations. Multi state Shuttle.

Cons

Computer systems all ways down or slow. Inventory systems confusing. Management positions filled by family not by qualified individuals. Every year do more for less money.

1.0

Mar 17, 2017

Worst company to work for

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great mission, good employees (but not treated well)

Cons

low salary, poor benefits, terrible vacation and time off, not focused on employee development, sometimes hostile work environment, team work is not encouraged, not much room for advancement.

2.0

Mar 8, 2017

Should've left alot sooner

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and benefits depending on your position, and it's a large company, so there's opportunity to move up, as long as you're in the right circles.

Cons

Commission only pay structure, but there is essentially a cap on how much commission you can make. Stressful dealing with customers when service isn't a priority for managememt

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