Is Micro Center a good company to work for?

Micro Center has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 1,578 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 65% of employees would recommend working at Micro Center to a friend and 52% 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 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Micro Center?

65% 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, 3.8 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 (56) , 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 95 reviews)); "benefits were good and sufficient" ((in 63 reviews)); "good money for part" ((in 35 reviews)); "Fun work environment" ((in 28 reviews)); "There is constant training to keep you current with changing product." ((in 27 reviews))

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

"bad management for the entire store" ((in 183 reviews)); "low pay and poorly run" ((in 105 reviews)); "Managers don't take complaints to heart." ((in 65 reviews)); "Long hours for low commision" ((in 41 reviews)); "Hourly pay for all sales members is $4/hr + commission." ((in 37 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

65% would recommend to a friend

(1,561 total reviews)

Richard M. Mershad

71% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Culture & values

3.4

Senior management

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Career opportunities

3.1

Work/Life balance

Micro Center has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,561 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

3.0

May 3, 2025

Good Stepping Stone, not Long Term for Most

Sales associate - build your own

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Easy to acquire with little to no experience - Competitive pay for the retail sales industry - Uncapped Commission - Shared interests with the people you work with - Working with Computers - Easy Semi-Professional experience for people looking for a stepping stone - Some Sales Training

Cons

- Sales Environment can be toxic if culture is unchecked - Retail Scheduling is erratic especially with smaller department staff - Truck Shifts (7AM) - Low Base Pay (4$/HR in almost every location) - Commission schedule works against helping customers who aren't looking to spend much and want a good bit of your time. - No great opportunity to move up - Management inconsistencies

Micro Center Response

1y

Thanks for sharing your feedback. We strive to foster a supportive and friendly work environment. While our sales associates do have a base rate of $4.00 per hour, their total earnings consider both their commission and base pay to determine their hourly rate over a two-week pay period. Right now, our General Sales associates are averaging about $21.00 per hour throughout the company. We continuously evaluate compensation structures and are committed to offering competitive wages and benefits, including commission opportunities that can significantly impact overall earnings. We understand your concerns regarding management and the suggestions you’ve made. We will take your feedback into consideration and will be reviewing our internal leadership and management processes. We're committed to continuous improvement and 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

Apr 27, 2025

It’s alright

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great coworkers Commission based pay Great employee discount

Cons

Weird management Not so flexible hours Low base pay

Micro Center Response

1y

Thanks for your review! It's great to hear you're happy with your coworkers, the employee discount, and the commission pay structure. We recognize that retail scheduling, with its varied shift times driven by customer demand, can present challenges to work-life balance, and we aim to provide flexibility where possible. We know you mentioned base pay; our sales roles have a base rate, but the real opportunity is in the commission, which can bring the total average hourly earnings significantly higher. Right now, our General Sales associates are averaging about $21.00 per hour throughout the company. We appreciate having you on the team! Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3153

5.0

Mar 10, 2025

It was a job

Greeter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

it was stable during covid

Cons

dealing with people during covid

Micro Center Response

1y

We appreciate you taking the time to review your experience. We're glad we could offer consistent work during the pandemic. We know it wasn't easy dealing with customers at that time, and we appreciate your efforts. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3153

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