Is Micro Center a good company to work for?

Micro Center has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 1,580 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 (57) , 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 98 reviews)); "benefits were good and sufficient" ((in 62 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 33 reviews)); "Good money available if you are good at talking to customers" ((in 32 reviews)); "So many great employees and discounts" ((in 27 reviews))

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

"bad management for the entire store" ((in 182 reviews)); "low pay and poorly run" ((in 106 reviews)); "Managers don't take complaints to heart." ((in 68 reviews)); "Long hours for low commision" ((in 44 reviews)); "If you don't, you get reprimanded and your pay gets cut (your commission is based on how much you can upsell customers into buying software, warranties, and credit cards)." ((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

(1,563 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 1,563 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

2.0

Dec 10, 2024

GSA

General sales assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Ok money for the amount of work

Cons

not consistent pay and hours

Micro Center Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback and for taking the time to share your experience. We understand that working in a commissioned sales environment can lead to variability in pay and hours, and we appreciate you acknowledging the compensation for the amount of work. While we don't have control over the fluctuation in hours or commissions, we strive to provide an environment where dedicated individuals can earn based on their performance and customer interactions. Thank you again for your time with Micro Center, and we wish you the best in your future endeavors! Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3250

3.0

Dec 8, 2024

Sales

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Uncapped commission. Not micro managed.

Cons

Health insurance costs $600 a month for a family of three.

Micro Center Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear that you’re enjoying the commission and the autonomy in your role. We understand that healthcare costs can be a concern, and we offer two healthcare options that are designed to fit a variety of budgets. We hope these options can better support your needs. Thanks again for your dedication to the company, and we appreciate your contributions! Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3250

4.0

Dec 7, 2024

Good Company

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fulfilling, not much else to say.

Cons

Hours can be completely random.

Micro Center Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear that you find your role fulfilling. We understand that the variability in hours can be challenging, and we appreciate you highlighting areas where we can improve. We’ll take your suggestion for more training and 1-on-1s into consideration as we work to support our team more effectively. Your input helps us enhance the employee experience, and we appreciate your contributions to the company. Thank you for being a part of the team! Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3250

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