Question 1

Does LKQ pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at LKQ?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at LKQ?

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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)

Question 4

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

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"Company has good benefit and retirement package" ((in 75 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 57 reviews)); "Good team and culture" ((in 39 reviews)); "Good work culture" ((in 26 reviews))

Question 5

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

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"Low pay and it takes 10 years to get to the top pay of a whopping 16 bucks an hour." ((in 58 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)); "Awful upper management." ((in 21 reviews)); "Low salary compared to industry Bureau of Labor and Statistics" ((in 20 reviews)); "Inside Sales is nearly 85% incoming calls with no incentives and no bonuses." ((in 13 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about LKQ layoffs in 2026?

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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.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed LKQ locations?

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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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