Is Micro Center a good company to work for?

Micro Center has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 1,579 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 64% 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 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Micro Center?

64% of Micro Center employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Micro Center 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 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 (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?

"Good Pay if you are good at sales" ((in 106 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 64 reviews)); "Good money available if you are good at talking to customers" ((in 38 reviews)); "Fun work environment" ((in 32 reviews))

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

"bad management for the entire store" ((in 185 reviews)); "Managers have no organization and no favor for old" ((in 68 reviews)); "Long hours for low commision" ((in 40 reviews)); "Hourly pay for all sales members is $4/hr + commission." ((in 34 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 , 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

3.7

64% would recommend to a friend

(1,562 total reviews)

Richard M. Mershad

71% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

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Micro Center has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,562 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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2K reviews

4.0

Dec 26, 2024

Solid

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The group of guys you're with is what makes or breaks the job

Cons

It's a retail job so yeah

Micro Center Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you acknowledging the importance of strong team dynamics. We understand that the retail environment can present its own set of challenges. We value our employees and are committed to fostering a positive and supportive work environment. We are always exploring ways to improve employee engagement and well-being, beyond just meeting metrics. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Best - Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3250

5.0

Dec 18, 2024

Great place to work and great training!

Service technician

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

The environment is very good for growth and development and everyone is supper supportive. The training teaches you a lot about what you will be doing.

Cons

I personally have not experienced any negatives to note.

Micro Center Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us! We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve found the environment supportive and that the training has been valuable in helping you grow and develop. We truly appreciate your feedback regarding base pay, and we understand the importance of compensating skilled workers appropriately. Thank you again for your thoughtful input, and we’re glad to have you as part of the team! Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3250

4.0

Dec 18, 2024

It was OK

Customer service representative (csr)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly work atmosphere, good pay rate (esp. with commission considered as well), access to excellent in store discounts

Cons

There can be at least a few customers that can be painful to deal with but that is just nature of the job

Micro Center Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback, and we’re glad to hear you enjoyed the friendly work atmosphere, competitive pay, and in-store discounts. We understand that dealing with challenging customers is an inevitable part of the job, and we appreciate your ability to navigate those situations. Regarding the emphasis on email captures, we value your input and recognize the balance between meeting corporate goals and ensuring a positive experience for both our team and customers. We will continue to evaluate how we can improve the approach to meet business needs while also making the process as seamless and comfortable as possible for everyone involved. Thank you again for your insights, and we wish you the best in your future endeavors! Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3250

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