Is Micro Center a good company to work for?

Micro Center has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 1,582 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 61% of employees would recommend working at Micro Center to a friend and 49% 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?

61% 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 3.2 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) (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?

"Good for experience/semi good for pay" ((in 105 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 65 reviews)); "It is pretty good money for work that is not that hard" ((in 38 reviews)); "Good 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 180 reviews)); "Managers have no organization and no favor for old" ((in 67 reviews)); "Long hours for low commision" ((in 44 reviews)); "Pay is based on commission which causes large differences in paychecks" ((in 40 reviews)); "Ive worked there for 3 + years and work life balance is terrible!" ((in 17 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

61% would recommend to a friend

(1,565 total reviews)

Richard M. Mershad

65% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Culture & values

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Senior management

3.2

Career opportunities

3.1

Work/Life balance

Micro Center has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,565 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).

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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

5.0

Jan 24, 2024

Good stepping stone.

Parts coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great customer facing experience in a fast paced environment that teaches patience, speed and accuracy.

Cons

Poor middle management and micromanagement.

Micro Center Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review! We're happy to hear you found your experience at Micro Center valuable and gained positive skills like patience, speed, and accuracy in a fast-paced environment. We take your feedback on leadership styles seriously. We strive to create an environment where our team members feel empowered, supported, and able to thrive. 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

5.0

Jan 23, 2024

Great Store, helpful staff

Customer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great store, helpful staff are willing to spend time with recommendations.

Cons

Micorcenter is not in every major city.

Micro Center Response

2y

Thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled you had a positive experience with our knowledgeable staff and enjoyed their willingness to guide you. We strive to provide excellent customer service and appreciate your support. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3250

3.0

Jan 17, 2024

Alright place

Parts coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent promotion opportunity. Work culture isn't unhealthy.

Cons

Too many responsibilities for the pay they offer.

Micro Center Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. We strive to have a healthy work environment where everyone can feel comfortable. We encourage promotion from within, where we will train and prepare our associates to grow with our company. Micro Center pays competitive wages in the hourly retail class and our performance-based environment allows our sales associates to be well compensated. If you were unhappy with your pay, our open-door policy allows you to discuss this with your manager. Nevertheless, we wish you all the best in the future. Sincerely, Leslie Whitley Regional HR.

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