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?

"The people that I work for are just great and the people I work with are equally awesome." ((in 94 reviews)); "benefits were good and sufficient" ((in 61 reviews)); "Good money available if you are good at talking to customers" ((in 34 reviews)); "Fun work environment" ((in 31 reviews)); "So many great employees and discounts" ((in 29 reviews))

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

"bad management for the entire store" ((in 178 reviews)); "low pay and poorly run" ((in 102 reviews)); "Managers don't take complaints to heart." ((in 70 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 40 reviews)); "The job is very intense with long hours." ((in 38 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

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Culture & values

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Senior management

3.3

Career opportunities

3.1

Work/Life balance

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Reviews by job title

607 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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3.0

Apr 25, 2024

Nice place for hobbyists, not for work

Retail sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Co-workers are fun to talk too and get to learn and share in tech hobbies.

Cons

-Inconsistent pay. When store is slow, pay is barely over minimum wage.

Micro Center Response

2y

Thank you for your review! We appreciate you highlighting the positive and fun work environment with your colleagues at Micro Center. We understand your concerns about commission structure during slower periods. We strive to offer a competitive compensation package that rewards strong performance. If you have any suggestions on how we can improve the associate experience, especially during slower times, we encourage you to reach out to your store manager or HR representative. Thank you again for your feedback. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3250

4.0

Apr 22, 2024

Can be a challenge

Senior inventory specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits. Some tasks can be challenging.

Cons

Sometimes I feel the people who work behind the scenes do not get enough credit. Sometimes I feel the pay could be higher for what I do.

Micro Center Response

2y

Thank you for your thoughtful review. We appreciate your loyalty and over 20 years of dedication to Micro Center! We understand your feeling that behind-the-scenes roles don't always receive the recognition they deserve. We're committed to acknowledging the vital contributions of all our team members, and we'll take your feedback to heart. We conduct regular reviews to ensure our compensation and performance evaluation processes remain competitive and fair. We appreciate your suggestion for a more well-rounded approach to performance reviews, and we'll consider your input as we continuously improve. We encourage you to discuss any specific concerns you have about compensation or your recent performance review with your manager. Thank you again for your feedback. We appreciate your perspective and continued contributions to Micro Center. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3250

4.0

Apr 18, 2024

Great place and environment

Retail sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Everyone there was very friendly and managers made everyone feel welcomed. There was definitely a great community.

Cons

Pay cut right before holiday

Micro Center Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on Glassdoor. We appreciate you highlighting the positive and welcoming work environment you experienced at Micro Center. We strive to foster a strong sense of community among our associates, and it's great to hear that you felt like part of a team. We're always looking for ways to improve the associate experience. If you have any additional feedback you'd like to share, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you again for your contributions to Micro Center, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3250

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