Is Micro Center a good company to work for?

Micro Center has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 1,586 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 62% of employees would recommend working at Micro Center to a friend and 51% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Micro Center have been left by employees working as Manager , Retail Sales Manager and Technician .

Does Micro Center pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Micro Center employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Micro Center. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Micro Center?

62% of Micro Center employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Micro Center 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Micro Center?

Sales Associate (188) , Customer Service Representative (178) , General Sales Associate (116) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (85) , Retail Sales Associate (57) , Service Technician (47) , Systems Sales Associate (35) , Sales (26) , Warehouse Associate (23) , Computer Technician (17) , Inventory Specialist (17) , Technician (16) , BYO Sales Associate (15) , Manager (15) , Cashier (14)

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

"Good pay and hours Good service" ((in 106 reviews)); "The people that I work for are just great and the people I work with are equally awesome." ((in 95 reviews)); "benefits were good and sufficient" ((in 64 reviews)); "Can make good money considering it's retail" ((in 37 reviews)); "Fun work environment" ((in 30 reviews))

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

"bad management for the entire store" ((in 181 reviews)); "Managers don't take complaints to heart." ((in 64 reviews)); "Long hours for low commision" ((in 44 reviews)); "Commissions are based on in" ((in 36 reviews)); "Ive worked there for 3 + years and work life balance is terrible!" ((in 18 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Micro Center locations?

Columbus , Dallas , Houston , Fairfax , Tustin , Madison Heights , Hilliard , Duluth , Rockville , Westmont , Yonkers , Paterson , Cambridge , Westbury , Denver , Marietta , Chicago , New York , Overland Park , Sharonville , Brooklyn , Flushing , Saint Louis Park , Brentwood , Minneapolis , Saint Davids , Baltimore , Towson , Mayfield Heights , Saint Louis

Micro Center reviews

3.6

62% would recommend to a friend

(607 total reviews)

Richard M. Mershad

67% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Culture & values

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Senior management

3.3

Career opportunities

3.1

Work/Life balance

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4.0

Aug 17, 2025

One of the best retail sales jobs to have

General sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Flexible hours -Wage based on your talents with room for growth

Cons

-Competition can lead to toxic environment

Micro Center Response

10mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're very glad to hear that you value the flexible hours and the opportunities for growth. We also appreciate your candor regarding the competitive environment. Creating a supportive and positive workplace is a top priority for us, and we are concerned to hear that competition has sometimes led to a toxic environment. We take this feedback very seriously and would welcome the opportunity to learn more. Please consider reaching out to us confidentially so we can better understand your concerns and work towards a solution. We appreciate your honest feedback and thank you again for your valuable contributions. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3153

4.0

Aug 14, 2025

chill job

Customer service representative (csr)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good money for part-time job.

Cons

alot of work during busy hours

Micro Center Response

10mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your years of dedication to our Marietta team. We are glad to hear that you feel you are being fairly compensated for your hard work. We also understand that our busiest hours can be demanding, and we truly appreciate your commitment and dedication during those times. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3153

4.0

Aug 7, 2025

First Month Review

General sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great if you love learning about applied technology and systems Meaningful encounters helping customers solve everyday problems Team members are helpful

Cons

Commission based pay forces teammates to compete and overstretch themselves - leading to burn out. No explicit upward mobility or incentive to stay long Training for ins and out the merchandise happens on your own

Micro Center Response

10mo

Thank you for this valuable feedback. It's wonderful to hear that you're enjoying the learning opportunities and find your interactions with both customers and teammates meaningful. We take your concerns about commission-based pay and the need for more structured training very seriously and will be sharing your suggestions with our management team. We wish you all the best in your career at Micro Center. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3153

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