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

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4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Culture & values

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Senior management

3.3

Career opportunities

3.1

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1.0

Apr 1, 2025

"JOB" REGRET

Computer repair technician

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

At this location, it was the free parking.

Cons

Working at MC has the highest employee turnover I have ever experienced. Average turn over is probably 1 to 2 years or shorter. I personally worked here for a MUCH MUCH longer period than what would be considered normal and have regretted working here but I needed to support my family. Do NOT bother working here if you have any self-resect and expect ANY pay rise. There is NO pay rise in ANY position you decide to take be it in general sales floor, computer repair, computer parts, computer sales ... only other way to increase ur pay is by SELLING, SELLING, SELLING. Even if you asked directly for a pay raise, they just said "sell more". They make their pay structure very complicated and you will find paychecks can vary wildly depending upon your total sales. They also kept changing their pay structure. You can sell hundreds or thousands but pay is based on a VERY low percentage of 2-3%. What makes it worse is the amount of other work you needed to do: restocking and cleaning. Restocking is done 3 days a week with pay at $4 per hour. Yes ... you read that correctly... $4/hr !! Restocking starts 2 hrs before store opening. The company does NOT care about the employees... believe me just read ALL the reviews and you will find I am not the only one saying so.

Micro Center Response

1y

We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We strive to foster a supportive and friendly work environment. Regarding the $4.00 per hour rate, it's important to clarify that this is a base rate for our Sales associates. Their total earnings are calculated by considering both their commission and base pay over a two-week period. Currently, for example, our General Sales associates are averaging around $21.00 per hour company-wide. We continuously evaluate compensation structures and are committed to offering competitive wages and benefits, including significant commission opportunities. As with any commission-based environment, earnings can vary based on individual sales performance. While this means that paychecks may fluctuate, it also allows motivated associates to significantly increase their income. Your feedback is valuable, and we’re committed to continuous improvement. We encourage you to reach out to share specific details so we can address concerns directly. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3153

3.0

Mar 31, 2025

good job

Customer service representative (csr)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great co workers, ability to transfer to different departments

Cons

hard to transfer and get commission

Micro Center Response

1y

Thank you for your positive feedback. We're glad to hear you're enjoying your coworkers and the departmental transfer opportunities. We also appreciate your input on management style. We aim to strike a balance between strong leadership and a supportive work culture, and your feedback will be shared with our management team. We truly value your contributions and are committed to creating a positive work environment for everyone. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3153

3.0

Mar 17, 2025

Big ups and downs

Retail sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay if the store is busy Chill work environment Good benefits Flexible hours

Cons

Lack of lateral movement Too much work for the job description Pay is 90 percent commission. $4 an hour base hourly

Micro Center Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your dedication over the past few years. We’re glad to hear that you appreciate the pay, benefits, and flexible hours, as well as the work environment at Micro Center. We acknowledge your concerns regarding lateral movement and job expectations, and we truly value your input. We are continuously working on improving growth opportunities for our employees, and your feedback will be considered as we evaluate ways to support career advancement. Regarding the pay structure, we recognize that commission-based roles can have variable earnings, depending on store traffic and individual performance. We are dedicated to providing competitive compensation and consistently evaluate our pay models. We appreciate your contributions and will consider your feedback as we strive to improve our employee experience. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3153

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