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 60 reviews)); "Good team and culture" ((in 41 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?

"Low pay and it takes 10 years to get to the top pay of a whopping 16 bucks an hour." ((in 55 reviews)); "Awful upper management." ((in 24 reviews)); "Salary less, need good job position," ((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)); "Poor communication and didn’t care to hear what the guys at the bottom had to say" ((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

3.6

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).

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1K reviews

3.0

Jul 3, 2025

Ok company

Payroll manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Coworkers and pay. It was an ok place to work.

Cons

Lack of holidays and lack of support from above

4.0

Jul 2, 2025

Supportive, family‑like work culture

Data analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strengths: Employees highlight a positive, collaborative culture, supportive management, and solid work-life balance, with job security rated around 4/5 auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com +11 ambitionbox.com +11 lkqindia.lkqcorp.com +11 . Areas needing attention: There's some discomfort around compensation levels, particularly for entry roles, and career growth paths rated lower (~2.9–3.4/5) . Growth lens: LKQ India operates as a key unit of a Fortune 500 auto‑parts giant, with 1,000+ staff in Bengaluru since 2008, offering global exposure .

Cons

LKQ Corp (parent company) recently trimmed its 2024 profit outlook citing slower parts demand due to higher repair costs and insurance premiums www2.glassdoor.co.in +7 en.wikipedia.org +7 auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com +7 . This macro pressure may ripple into India operations via tighter budgeting or narrower margins.

4.0

Jun 27, 2025

Goodc

Tester

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good environment to continue your career

Cons

Nothing much as of now

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