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 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

(1,563 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

4.0

Oct 30, 2024

Fun to work in

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Everyone is friendly and managers are very understandable in peoples situation

Cons

always have to be standing and there sometimes there is not much opportunity to move up to a better department, depending on availability

Micro Center Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you find the work environment friendly and supportive. We understand that standing for long periods can be challenging, and we appreciate your input about career advancement opportunities. We're continuously working on ways to improve and provide more growth paths for our team. Your insights are valuable to us! Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3250

3.0

Oct 30, 2024

Good for a while

Inventory specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very good coworkers, flexible schedule

Cons

horrible senior level management, pay isn't great, they play around with your money and if you don't notice it and bring it to managements attention you will be underpaid.

Micro Center Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear you enjoy working with your coworkers and appreciate the flexibility of your schedule. We take your concerns about senior management and pay very seriously. We’re committed to ensuring all employees feel respected and valued, regardless of their department. We value open communication and encourage our employees to share their concerns directly with their managers or through our anonymous feedback channels. We're committed to continuous improvement and encourage you to reach out to share specific details so we can address concerns directly. We truly value your insights. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3250

4.0

Oct 22, 2024

Was ok

Customer service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly environment working around a bunch of fellow nerds

Cons

Stressful during holiday or sales

Micro Center Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the friendly environment and connecting with fellow enthusiasts. We understand that the holiday season can be particularly stressful, and we’re continually looking for ways to support our team during peak times. Your insights are appreciated, and we wish you the best in your future endeavors! Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3250

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