Is Micro Center a good company to work for?

Micro Center has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 1,579 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 62% of employees would recommend working at Micro Center to a friend and 50% 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 7% 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 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Micro Center?

Sales Associate (188) , Customer Service Representative (177) , General Sales Associate (116) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (84) , Retail Sales Associate (56) , Service Technician (45) , Systems Sales Associate (35) , Sales (26) , Warehouse Associate (23) , Computer Technician (17) , Inventory Specialist (16) , Technician (16) , BYO Sales Associate (15) , Manager (15) , Cashier (14)

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

"The people that I work for are just great and the people I work with are equally awesome." ((in 97 reviews)); "benefits were good and sufficient" ((in 59 reviews)); "It is pretty good money for work that is not that hard" ((in 32 reviews)); "They have flexible schedules and are willing to work" ((in 27 reviews)); "So many great employees and discounts" ((in 26 reviews))

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

"bad management for the entire store" ((in 181 reviews)); "low pay and poorly run" ((in 105 reviews)); "Managers don't take complaints to heart." ((in 67 reviews)); "Long hours for low commision" ((in 45 reviews)); "all pay is based on commission" ((in 38 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Micro Center locations?

Columbus , Dallas , Houston , Fairfax , Tustin , Madison Heights , Hilliard , Duluth , Rockville , Yonkers , Paterson , Westmont , 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

(1,562 total reviews)

Richard M. Mershad

68% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

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Micro Center has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,562 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Micro Center employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

5.0

Jan 23, 2025

Goated Workplace

Customer service representative (csr)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Awesome management Great pay and reward incentives with commission on top of hourly Great coworkers

Cons

Basic Retail cons, bratty customers, karens, and tweakers.

Micro Center Response

1y

Thank you for your positive feedback and for sharing your experience at Micro Center. We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your time here, particularly your positive experiences with management and coworkers. We also appreciate your feedback on the challenges of customer service, including interactions with difficult customers. We take your concerns about security seriously. We are always evaluating and improving our security measures to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for both our employees and customers. We will carefully consider your suggestions regarding increased security presence in specific areas of the store. We value your contributions and appreciate you being part of the Micro Center team. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3250

4.0

Jan 23, 2025

Stressful but fulfilling

Technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Get to work with the latest tech

Cons

upper management does not communicate well with all employees

Micro Center Response

1y

Thank you for your review and for sharing your experience at Micro Center. We appreciate your recognition of the opportunity to work with the latest technology, which is a key benefit of joining our team. We understand the importance of clear and consistent communication within our organization. We value your feedback and will use it to refine our communication strategies and ensure all employees feel informed and connected. We are committed to fostering a positive and supportive work environment for all of our employees. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3250

3.0

Jan 16, 2025

Not bad

Customer service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits even for part time

Cons

Favoritism is very noticeable. Little room for growth.

Micro Center Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you recognizing the value of our benefits, even for part-time employees. We are always striving to create a fair and inclusive work environment for all employees. We understand your feedback regarding limited growth opportunities. We are committed to providing opportunities for all employees to develop their skills and advance within the company. We are continuously exploring ways to enhance career development paths, including training programs and internal mobility programs. We wish you the best in your future endeavors. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3250

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