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3.6

63% would recommend to a friend

(607 total reviews)

Richard M. Mershad

68% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

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2.0
Jun 15, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I like the people I work with and the customer interactions that come with the job.

Cons

The management and the pay leave a lot to be desired. I have raised concerns about the department and store as a whole, such as web pick up or the service customers receive from some of my coworkers in the department but it gets ignored. In my opinion, the current GM is too corporate focused and has little concern for associates. My store pays $4/hr during closed hours. If your sticker is not on something, you’re not getting paid. In less busy departments, such as consumer electronics or Apple, I have had days where I’ve spent more on gas than I earned in a day and I’ve had friends say the same. With the way the pay is calculated, whenever you go an hour without selling or are on the clock during closed hours, your average hourly pay goes down. In some departments, it directly affects your commission rate but even in the departments that it doesn’t, your average hourly is used to calculate vacation/holiday pay. That means that just by showing up for an opening shift in a slower season, your PTO value can go down for reasons outside your control. Past that, I was promoted into a department I do not want to be in. I’ve asked to be demoted to something I enjoy more and have been told that it is a “bad idea”. Out of the five sales managers in the store, I feel like there is only one who I can discuss things with and actually get quality feedback from but since they are not my department manager, they can’t do anything. Now I hear the general manager and my sales supervisor tell other associates I am doing bad and I just laugh it off with “well I told them I didn’t want this role, why would I be good at it?”. It’s embarrassing.

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Micro Center Response
2w
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed working with your coworkers and appreciated the customer-focused aspects of the role. Our compensation is designed to reward associates who provide excellent customer service and help ensure a great shopping experience. Sales and Merchandising Associates earn commission, and the role includes a variety of responsibilities beyond sales, including merchandising to help keep products available for our customers. Our commission structure is intended to reflect all time worked, with sales associates typically earning an average of $25–$45 per hour. We're sorry to hear about your additional concerns. We'd appreciate the opportunity to better understand your experience. Please reach out to us at HR@microcenter.com so we can learn more and address your feedback. Best – Erin Bowyer – Senior HR Representative
5.0
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-if you can hustle you can make decent money -room for growth if you can get cool with everyone

Cons

-have to meet the metrics -some of the areas to grow have favoritism

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Micro Center Response
2w
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! If you have any concerns or feedback you'd like to discuss, please reach out to your Regional HR Manager. We'd appreciate the opportunity to learn more about your experience and see how we can help. Best – Erin Bowyer – Senior HR Representative
4.0
May 29, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Very lax, very easy, good pay

Cons

Management breathes down your neck, good performance is expected but never enforced meaningfully

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Micro Center Response
1mo
Thanks for the review! We appreciate the shoutout regarding the pay and environment, but we also hear your feedback about management's approach. Finding the right balance between maintaining clear performance standards and supporting our team is always the goal, so your perspective on this is helpful. Thanks for your continued hard work! Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3153
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